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Welcome To Holland
The classic article by Emily Perl Kingsley about becoming the parent of a child with a disability. Read it. You'll be glad you did.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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The Bolster Pony with mobile base
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
A fun positioner just for kids! Heigh Ho Silver!
This Pony's roll rest (Bolster) helps prevent scissoring of legs and proper hip positioning. It has a firm but resilient cushioning and rugged, surface washable, nylon fabric covering pad. Its optional mobile base provides added therapy benefits. For ages preschool and up. Size : 12"W x 24"L x 16.5"H Seat with 6.5D Saddle includes locking casters.
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Play Tip!
Children with Cerebral Palsy often have problems with abduction orscissoring" of the legs. Most positioners are boring and confining. Not the Bolster Pony though! Try setting up an indoor obstacle course with soft pillows to ride the pony through. It adds fun to the physical therapy workout!
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
Warmth relaxes tight muscles in the water.
When using a full support flotation aid like the Sectional Raft, some of the body remains above the waterline. The evaporation from the exposed parts of the body causes the swimmer to get chilly. When they get chilly, spasticity may increase. So, get a towel wet and lay it over the exposed part of the body before a chill sets in. Stop the chill before it starts, helping prevent the spasticity before it begins.