The travel bed is used on the floor where children cannot roll off.
* Built-in inflatable guards help maintain a child’s position on the travel bed.
* The sleeping surface is flocked and therefore does not make startling sounds when children move in bed.
* A child’s own covers can be tucked in so he won’t easily get tangled in loose blankets.
* Motor planning and weight shifting are used to get in and out of this bed.
* This travel bed provides a child with a defined, personal space. This is particularly beneficial when there are several people sleeping in one room. A child can use this bed to help identify his space and keep him safe from other’s movements.
* The travel bed includes an electric inflator to lessen the physical labor needed to inflate.
The pieces all Velcro on to the Daily Planner. Because the pieces are cloth, they are easy to grasp to put on and take off.
* Children use eye-hand coordination along with grasp and appropriate timed release to position each piece onto the Daily Planner.
* The pieces of Velcro on the Daily Planner are large enough so children do not have to be extremely precise in their placement.
* Children who have involuntary movements will benefit from using Velcro pieces. They will not fall off easily if inadvertently knocked.
* This Daily Planner is portable. It can be hung on a wall, at whatever height is optimal for a child, or it can be taken down and used on a play easel, flat on a table, wheelchair tray or floor.
* Children who have trouble with the movements necessary to write (graphomotor) may find having the full words printed helpful in learning the concept without being frustrated by the inability to form the letters and words themselves.
The activity of jumping on a trampoline helps combat childhood obesity.
* The safety bar is angled slightly towards the child for easier access.
* The safety bar and size of the trampoline give children with physical limitations the opportunity to jump at their own pace and with assistance.
* Painted graphics on the jumping surface help a child position his body in the center for successful and safe jumping.
* Jumping can increase core strength which, in turn, assists in digestion, circulation and breathing.
* The safety bar helps a child stabilize his body while he jumps.
* The safety bar has a padded covering to aid in grasping. This also cushions a child if he inadvertently hits the top of the bar. Note: Only the grasping surface is padded. The vertical support rods are not.
* The trampoline has padding that covers the bungee cord. This prevents a child from slipping through the bungee cord while jumping.
* Bouncing up and down stimulates the limbic system which is a network of interconnected structures located deep within the brain, just above the brain stem. It plays an important role in human emotion, learning and memory.
* Jumping on the trampoline provides a whole body workout. This has been found to heighten concentration and focus for cognitive tasks presented after.
The toy’s compact size helps keep items within easy reach.
* The pace of play is adjustable, allowing time for visual processing and motor planning.
* The play with this toy does not have a specific duration, enabling children to play at their own pace and as their attention spans permit.
* The What’s Inside? Toy Box is a good size to play on the floor, tabletop or wheelchair tray.
* The box and objects are soft sculpted and will not startle a child if dropped. Many children with physical limitations have heightened startle reflexes.
