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Helping Fidgety Kids Sit Still?

A sensory approach to the age-old question.

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Gravity Assisted Drinking Cup

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

Assists drinking with the help of gravity

Designed for individuals who have difficulty drinking independently. Liquid intake is controlled by adjusting the position of the cup, or by blocking the opening or pinching the straw. Therapists can encourage improved oral motor skills, thereby facilitating independence in drinking. Includes an 8 oz. (237 ml) cup with connector near the bottom for straw attachment. Twelve straws are included. Replacement straws available in supermarkets.

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Gravity Assisted Drinking Cup

Typical Access Profile

Auditory

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Hearing
Hyper-Acute

Vision

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Vision

Gross Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Gross Motor

Fine Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Fine Motor

Developmental Age Range

0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 12
13 and Over

Language

Typical
Some Spoken
Receptive Only
Sign
Assistive/Augmentitive
Not Using Language
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Another fun game to play at home with a PhysioBall

To encourage a child to reach across the midline (reach past the center of their body) try seating them on a physiotherapy ball in the kitchen and ask them to pick large magnetic shapes off of the refrigerator with the far-side hand.

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