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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Water Walker with Seat - Small
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Cradled in the water, yet free to move!
Circular flotation device promote independence and provide individuals with vertical position stability and support during water exercises and activities. Ideal for people with muscular dystrophy, arthritis, joint replacements, neurological disorders, etc. Also ideal for therapist, because walkers allow working with more than one patient at a time. Water walkers are available in two styles: 1. Seat model supports hip at a comfortable angle. 2. Belt and sling strap model supports weight-bearing patients for hip extension. Both styles feature chin and neck rest. Leg straps (sold separately) allow flexion, extension, hyperextension, adduction and abduction. to gain a better understanding of Water Walkers and their applications, order the instructional video (sold separately). Shipped directly from the manufacturer. Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Latex free. Size: Small (up to 50 lbs.)
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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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PLAY Tip
Crystal Drop Ball: Sensory Integration and Balance
Try sitting the child cross-legged on a ball. Hold their hips firmly, and slowly roll the ball from the center out in the forward directions on a gentle angle.
Watch to see how (and if) the child compensates for the new angle of their trunk. We want to see the chin tip back towards level with the floor. This signifies the understanding that "upright" is not always determined by the position of the hips relative to the floor, but rather is cued by the relation of the inner ears to the floor.
Prompt the child to "sit up straight" both with verbal and demonstrative cues. Once the rolling forward is mastered, work on backwards, side-to-side, and in a gentle circular motion. The see-through ball adds extra fun!