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A Rug Rat or Scooter Board (Large : 36"L x 17.5"W x 6"H)
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
A safe comfortable scooter board that won't tip over!
Uniquely designed scooter board reduces hazards to hands, and increases feelings of security during movement. As well, this scooter board does not tip over! Promotes development of hand, arm neck and shoulder muscles. Provides fun while letting children get ready for more advanced forms of mobility. Built-in positioning belts support trunk and hips. Easy glide casters are made for use on carpeting and hard surfaces. Outside edge bumper protects furniture and walls. Constructed for years of use.
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Play Tip!
Try using the Rug Rat Scooter Board on a gentle ramp for a fun sliding game. You can use an outdoor ramp designed for wheelchair access to buildings or you can construct an indoor/outdoor ramp with a long board laid over one or two stairs to the ground. Lift the child on and then let them slide! Make sure you keep physical contact with the child to ensure that they stay on the ramp all the way to the bottom.
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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Adapting Signs for pre-verbal communication
Many hearing children use Sign instead of or before verbal communication. But what do you do if traditional Signs are physically difficult to master? Adapt them!
For example, the traditional Sign used to indicate "I need to go to the washroom" involves putting the thumb between the third and fourth fingers in a fist and waving the fist. If the child can't manage the hand position you could try using a plain closed fist waving instead.
Sign-based communication can help improve communication skills, lower frustration, improve manual dexterity, and teach children that hands can be used for meaningful activities.
You will find a good group of Sign resources in Dragonfly's book section.