Adaptive Equipment for Positioning and Mobility: Focus on Infants and Toddlers.
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| Title: | Adaptive Equipment for Positioning and Mobility: Focus on Infants and Toddlers. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Brown, Kristi, Augmentative Communication Therapy, Raleigh, NC. |
| Availability: | Augmentative Communication Therapy, Attn: Laura Fowler Lewis, 2301 Rexwoods Drive, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27607 ($6). |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 69 |
| Publication Date: | 1994 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | North Carolina State Dept. of Human Resources, Raleigh. Div. of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. North Carolina State Dept. of Human Resources, Raleigh. Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. |
| Intended Audience: | Parents; Practitioners |
| Document Type: | Guides - Non-Classroom |
| Descriptors: | Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Equipment Evaluation, Infants, Mobility Aids, Physical Disabilities, Physical Mobility, Toddlers |
| Abstract: | This booklet offers information regarding adaptive equipment for positioning and mobility of children with disabilities from birth to age three, with reproducible pages discussing and illustrating particular positioning systems. Types of equipment are organized by position, including equipment for prone, supine, side lying, seating, standing, mobility, and ambulation equipment. Also included are sections on specific skills facilitated by the adaptive equipment, recommendations for the equipment selection process, tips on purchasing equipment, and guidelines for making nine basic positioning devices. A bibliography of eight items and contact information for agencies dealing with positioning and mobility equipment conclude the guide. (PB) |
| Entry Date: | 1996 |
| Accession Number: | ED393228 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This booklet offers information regarding adaptive equipment for positioning and mobility of children with disabilities from birth to age three, with reproducible pages discussing and illustrating particular positioning systems. Types of equipment are organized by position, including equipment for prone, supine, side lying, seating, standing, mobility, and ambulation equipment. Also included are sections on specific skills facilitated by the adaptive equipment, recommendations for the equipment selection process, tips on purchasing equipment, and guidelines for making nine basic positioning devices. A bibliography of eight items and contact information for agencies dealing with positioning and mobility equipment conclude the guide. (PB) |
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