Early Childhood Assistive Technology

Seating and Positioning Aids

Item	Image	Description
Developmental Scooter/Long Board Crawler Company: Donated by Dr. Brian Bryant Tel #: Catalog #: Price: $85.00-$350.00 Functional domains: gross motor		Description: This scooter device helps students with gross motor disabilities to maintain mobility and develop important motor skills. By directing her body toward a desired place or object, a child is learning to shift body weight, maintain balance, and move independently. In addition, neck, shoulder, and arm muscles are being used and developed. The board can be used with or without a cushion, depending on the individual needs of the child.
Physio-Roll (12") Company: Flag House Tel #: 1-800-793-7900 Catalog #: E7026 Price: $32.95 Functional domains: motor		Description: The brightly colored, inflated cylinder can help children develop muscle tone and flexibility as well as positioning skills. Click HERE to see a demonstration of this device.
Toddler Chair Company: Rifton Tel #: 1-800-777-4244 Catalog #: E76 Price: $135.00 Functional domains: gross motor		Description: This wooden toddler chair is equipped with a backrest, head supports, a foot rest and abduction block. The chair is designed to help children with both hypotonic and hypertonic muscle control to maintain a sitting position.
Back Pad Catalog #: E762 Price: $28.00 Functional domains: gross motor		Description: This chair back pad adds comfort and aids positioning.
Seat Pad Catalog #: E766 Price: $30.00 Functional domains: gross motor		Description: This chair seat pad adds comfort and aids positioning.
Oblong Abduction Block Catalog #: E762 Price: $29.00 Functional domains: gross motor		Description: This oblong abduction block helps prevent leg scissoring.
Pair of Sandals Catalog #: E416 Price: $29.00 Functional domains: gross motor		Description: This pair of sandals helps position feet in the right place.
Wedge Pillow Company: Flaghouse Tel #:1-800-793-7900 Catalog #: E2856 Price: $15 for materials Functional domains: motor		Description: This hand-crafted pillow is ideal for helping students position themselves in front of toys. Their torso is elevated at an angle, allowing free movement of the arms.

Please Note:
These lists contains items which can be found in this lab. It should not be considered a comprehensive list of all assistive technology products or that the products listed will meet the needs of an individual. Consultation with an assistive technology specialist should be considered prior to the purchase of any product.