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Maddadapt Built-Up Handle Angle Cutlery Right-Hand Fork

Adjustable rings on the handle give support against individual fingers for maximum comfort.

Persons with limited upper extremity movement and grasping ability can eat independently and comfortably with these 30 degrees angled forks and spoons. Adjustable rings on the handle give support against individual fingers for maximum comfort, or may be removed if desired. The handles are hollow so that non-toxic weight can be added as necessary (Maddaplas Putty, H70935-0003 is recommended). Use cat. no. F74626-0000 to enlarge handles. Dishwasher safe.

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Maddadapt Built-Up Handle Angle Cutlery  Right-Hand Fork

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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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.

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