What is adapted seating?

What is adapted seating?

Technically speaking, adaptive seating is defined as “modifications to seating devices to improve sitting posture and/or postural control in mobility-impaired individuals.” In layman’s terms, this means your child may use a special desk or wheelchair that has been personalized to meet their needs.

What is positioning equipment for special needs?

Positioning equipment is used to help children who are not able to support themselves in positions such as sitting, standing, lying down, etc.

What is a Rifton chair?

The Rifton Activity Chair accommodates most individuals with special needs, with its wide variety of chair features and accessory options. It is a positioning chair intended for classroom and home use enabling its users to learn functional sitting skills while actively participating in activities, tasks, and routines.

Why is adaptive seating important?

Adaptive seating provides positioning support and allows the child better interaction with their environment. Adaptive car seats and seatbelt guards provide safety and support for special needs kids. Positioning rolls and wedges provide proper positioning for eating, transportation and exercise.

What is CP chair?

Albio C.P. Chair Frame is useful for the Childerns who cannot sit up on his own and who needs his back, shoulders and upper trunk supported, This allows the child to be independent, with hands free for play, while maintaining optimal erect trunk alignment. It can be used as General Childern Study Table.

What is AP pod chair?

The P-Pod is a positioning seat for children with special needs. The P-Pod is also the perfect size to allow children to interact with their peers on a more personal level, and the colorful, friendly, beanbag design is inviting to children of all ages and abilities.

What are some examples of positioning equipment and devices you may use?

A Physician’s Order for the positioning device being used and its potential benefit will be in the patient’s chart….Types of positioning devices include, but are not limited to:

  • Clip Belts.
  • Half Lap Trays.
  • Full Lap Trays.
  • Arm Troughs.
  • Leg Rests.
  • Specialty Wheelchair Cushions (wedge, pommel, Jay, ROHO)
  • Lap Buddies.

What is adaptive positioning?

Adaptive Brand Positioning is a process designed to rapidly reposition a brand in response to unforeseen market forces. The process includes three steps—Brand Analysis, Brand Positioning, and Brand Activation—each of which are critical to ensuring optimal results.

What is a Tumbleform chair?

Used to Keep Children in an Upright Position Originally developed for feeding, the Tumble Forms 2 Feeder Seat Positioner can be used for any short-term activity in the home, clinic or school as an alternative to a child’s wheelchair or stander.

Is a Rifton chair a restraint?

A mechanical restraint means a device or material that a student cannot easily remove which prevents the student from moving freely. Examples of mechanical restraint include a seatbelt, a Rifton or other chair with straps or a tray, or handcuffs.

Is a wiggle seat assistive technology?

The Wiggle Seat Cushion by Sensory Solutions is a cost-effective solution to a variety of needs. Wiggle Seats have grown in popularity for their ability to calm hyperactive children. They have also been noted to improve overall behavior in children with ADHD and autism.

Why do students need flexible seating?

Children need to move. Flexible seating allows them to wobble, rock, bounce, lean or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow and core strength. In turn, this burns more calories and increases metabolism. It also helps keep young minds more alert and focused.

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