Short Description

A portable fabric mat with a kit of supports, wedges and rolls designed to help promote activity in children from approximately six months to thirty six months old. The system provides moveable, flexible components to enable the child to engage in supported activities. Key positions encouraged are supine laying, prone laying, side laying, sitting on the floor with legs extended and four point kneeling. Spare parts are available.

Models

Only one model available

More Details

The System consists of a washer/dryer safe base pad which is covered in loop Velcro and several positioning pieces. The base pad folds up and has a carry handle. All of the positioning pieces fit into the carry bag.

POSTURAL SUPPORTS
The standard positioning pieces are: 1 trunk wedge, 1 sitting support, 1 head support, 2 positioning straps, 4 flexible rolls in two sizes and the therapy booklet.

Head Support
Contoured to cradle the head, this support can be used on its own, or with its removable lateral pieces.

Lateral Supports
While particularly useful in back lying or side lying, the lateral supports can also be used with other components for extra positioning possibilities.

Trunk Wedge
Primarily designed for use in tummy lying to provide trunk support, this wedge can also be used below the head in back lying to encourage chin tuck, or below the bottom in floor sitting (along with the sitting support) to give a slight forward or rearward tilt, depending on the position desired.

Sitting Support
This profiled cushion is designed to give the child lower back support, while allowing the hands to be free for activity and function. When used in conjunction with the other elements additional front, rear or side support can be increased.

Fabric
The fabric used on the positional supports is a high grade textile which is almost 100 times more resistant to wear than standard vinyls.The fabric has permanent anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties which greatly minimise the risk of cross infection. Bacteria such as MRSA cannot grow on the fabric. The soft touch fabric is easily cleaned using alcohol wipes so machine washing is not required.

How the System Works
Offers encouragement and support for carers and parents working together.
Offers the first opportunity for special care babies to experience normal movement patterns.
Encourages developmental progression through play, such as trunk control, head
control, eye-hand co-ordination, spatial awareness, balance and strength.
Strengthens and stretches muscles and develops co-ordination.
Tasks can be broken down into manageable steps therefore encouraging progression.
Encourages the development of movement sequences necessary for function.

The Early Activity Development Program.
The system comes with an easy to follow illustrated guide that can be used by the therapist to help develop key physical, sensory, cognitive and transitional developmental goals such as; trunk
control, head control, eye-hand coordination, spatial awareness, balance and strength.

Standards

Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp

Place Of Manufacture

Ireland