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Independent Mealtime For Kids With Motor Impairments
Using mealtimes to promote independence, self-care skills, and social interaction.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Convertible Children's Chair
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
From the bath to the sandbox!
Roomy see-through tray converts to a free-standing tray for when your child sits alone. Easy to clean. Includes expandable trunk supports to grow with your child! Fits children the size of typical 0 - 3 year old. Comes with optional snap-on abductor seat (See side bar) . Latex-free.
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Play Tip!
For a child to enjoy playing fully they must be in a comfortable and well supported position. The Convertible Children's Chair is ideal for non sitting children who are the size of typical 0 - 3 year olds. Grows with your child, easily cleaned. For children using picture card communication, try fastening picture cards or photos to the underside of the tray with Mactac or clear tape where they are safe from spills. Children can use eye gaze or pointing to indicate choices.
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
Learning how to catch a ball can be as easy as 1 2 3!
Catching a ball can be harder then it looks! Catching balls develops good shoulder stability and torso stability.
You can help make the process easier by offering the right balls in the right order. Here is a three step process to try:
1. First start with a sturdy balloon, a punching balloon without the elastic is ideal. It can be easier to start in a sitting position about 2-3 feet away.
2. Next, try with a light high friction ball. The 9 and 15 inch Yadda balls are ideal.
,3. In the final step, stand or sit a little further apart and bounce the Yadda ball to the child. The bounce gives the child a little extra time to catch the ball.
Note: For children with latex allergies, balloons contain latex but the Yadda balls are latex free.