Term
| Definition of adaptive equipment |
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Definition
| A range of supports that help young children w/ disabilities to increase, maintain, or improve their fxnal capacities |
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Term
| Goals of adaptive equipment use (4) |
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Definition
1. inc. independence in mobility/communication
2. inc. self-initiated mov't and exploration
3. approp. positioning to prevent contractures, stimulate bone growth and proper formation of jts
4. inc. social interaction |
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Term
| Adaptive equipment issues (3) |
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Definition
1. provide support w/o restricting mov't
2. growth
3. flexibility (modified w/ child's changing needs) |
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Term
| Adaptive equipment considerations |
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Definition
| purpose of equip., child's physical/med. status, home/school accessibility, funding source (timing, vendors, may be limited), trial or demo equip., prescription, delivery/fit/ maintenance of equip. |
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Term
| Decisions for use of adaptive equipment based on: (4) |
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Definition
1. child's skills
2. type of intervention
3. timing (predict what child will need to achieve future goals)
4. type of adaptive equipment/technology (low/high tech.) |
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