Compensatory Accommodations
The Universal Cuff
This is an excellent piece of adaptive equipment for self-feeding. Since children with Down syndrome typically are hypotonic, their grasp can often be limited as well. With the universal cuff, children are able to independently feed themselves without worrying about keeping a tight grasp on their spoon or fork. They come in adult as well as pediatric sizes. The universal cuff shown in this picture is sold on amazon.com for $11.74.
This is an excellent piece of adaptive equipment for self-feeding. Since children with Down syndrome typically are hypotonic, their grasp can often be limited as well. With the universal cuff, children are able to independently feed themselves without worrying about keeping a tight grasp on their spoon or fork. They come in adult as well as pediatric sizes. The universal cuff shown in this picture is sold on amazon.com for $11.74.
SureStep Children's Footwear
SureStep Children's Footwear is designed for children with low muscle tone. They are designed to enable children to be more coordinated, balanced, and stable during ambulation. Surestep.net offers a variety of useful information about their footwear such as, suggesting that children wear lace up sneakers while wearing their braces. SureStep can be ordered through an orthotist, and many insurance companies do cover a majority of the costs. Call 877-462-0711 for information about a local orthotist in your area or visit surestep.net for more information.
SureStep Children's Footwear is designed for children with low muscle tone. They are designed to enable children to be more coordinated, balanced, and stable during ambulation. Surestep.net offers a variety of useful information about their footwear such as, suggesting that children wear lace up sneakers while wearing their braces. SureStep can be ordered through an orthotist, and many insurance companies do cover a majority of the costs. Call 877-462-0711 for information about a local orthotist in your area or visit surestep.net for more information.
Body
Support Wedge
A body support wedge is a very useful piece of adaptive equipment for children to use during purposeful activity. Children with Down syndrome may have difficulty with their head, neck, and trunk control. By placing the child prone on the wedge (as shown in the picture), their head and arms will be placed in a position that is functional. They may be in this position while playing, while doing school work, during therapeutic exercise, or purposeful activity. The body support wedge can be purchased at adaptiveequipmentplace.com for $269.99.
A body support wedge is a very useful piece of adaptive equipment for children to use during purposeful activity. Children with Down syndrome may have difficulty with their head, neck, and trunk control. By placing the child prone on the wedge (as shown in the picture), their head and arms will be placed in a position that is functional. They may be in this position while playing, while doing school work, during therapeutic exercise, or purposeful activity. The body support wedge can be purchased at adaptiveequipmentplace.com for $269.99.
Sit Fit Balance Cushion
Children with Down syndrome often have issues with trunk stability. The Sit Fit Balance Cushion requires a child to maintain their posture and balance while sitting on it. Proper posture enables individuals of all ages to better perform tasks. This can be placed on a child's chair during school activities as well as leisure activities in order for them to more effectively perform tasks. This Sit Fit Balance Cushion can be purchased at amazon.com for $29.95.
Children with Down syndrome often have issues with trunk stability. The Sit Fit Balance Cushion requires a child to maintain their posture and balance while sitting on it. Proper posture enables individuals of all ages to better perform tasks. This can be placed on a child's chair during school activities as well as leisure activities in order for them to more effectively perform tasks. This Sit Fit Balance Cushion can be purchased at amazon.com for $29.95.
Pocket Magnifier
Many individuals with Down syndrome experience vision problems. This pocket magnifier is lightweight, and easily transportable. It even includes LED bulbs, for reading in the dark. This would be an easy adaptive device to bring into school for reading books and assignments. This particular device can be found on adaptiveequipmentplace.com for $48.99.
Many individuals with Down syndrome experience vision problems. This pocket magnifier is lightweight, and easily transportable. It even includes LED bulbs, for reading in the dark. This would be an easy adaptive device to bring into school for reading books and assignments. This particular device can be found on adaptiveequipmentplace.com for $48.99.