Everyday Activities
Everyday Activities, or "Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are defined as “activities that are oriented toward taking care of one’s own body.” (Rogers & Holm, 2008) These activities include bathing and showering/personal hygiene, bowel and bladder management, dressing, eating/feeding, and functional mobility. Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy may experience some difficulties engaging in these activities independently. The following products help to promote engagement/independence in taking care of your child's personal needs such as bathing, feeding and mobility.
Corner Seat/Positioning Aid
Price: $349.95
This chair helps to make bath time more comfortable and safer for your child. It will also promote proper positioning and support for your child in the bath tub. It was made to “promote head and upper extremity control. Stabilize the shoulders, pelvis and trunk. It helps to bring the arms and shoulders forward to increase arm movements.”(www.pattersonmedical.com)
This product is found at www.pattersonmedical.com
This chair helps to make bath time more comfortable and safer for your child. It will also promote proper positioning and support for your child in the bath tub. It was made to “promote head and upper extremity control. Stabilize the shoulders, pelvis and trunk. It helps to bring the arms and shoulders forward to increase arm movements.”(www.pattersonmedical.com)
This product is found at www.pattersonmedical.com
The Meal Buddy
Price: $3,499.99
This personal feeder allows your child to experience meal time in a whole new way. This also allows you as a parent or caregiver to engage in other activities while your child eats. “The electronic device lets you customize the speed, spoon position, bowl selection and more.” (www.pattersonmedical.com) It features a “one touch, push button operation” which will promote independent eating for your child.
This product is found at www.pattersonmedical.com
This personal feeder allows your child to experience meal time in a whole new way. This also allows you as a parent or caregiver to engage in other activities while your child eats. “The electronic device lets you customize the speed, spoon position, bowl selection and more.” (www.pattersonmedical.com) It features a “one touch, push button operation” which will promote independent eating for your child.
This product is found at www.pattersonmedical.com
Universal Cuff
To increase independence in your child’s feeding try this Universal Cuff. It straps around his/her wrist and allows them to feed themselves if his/her grasp is limited. “These cuffs wrap around the palm of the hand with an opening on the first web space. A variety of items can be placed in the opening.” (Early, 2006) As a parent/caregiver of a child with Spastic Cerebral Palsy, you want to recognize the abilities in your child, not the disabilities. Meal time is an enjoyable experience for your child and becoming independent at feeding themselves gives your child confidence. This item was found at www.pattersonmedical.com along with many other types of spoons, forks, knives, built-up handles, plates and other accesories for eating. You may also want to try a weighted cuff to "decrease involuntary movements" (Early, 2006) and ensure stabilization.
Price: $13.99
Price: $13.99
Trekker Gait Trainer
This device will assist and promote your child’s ability to walk and ambulate from one place to another. This product features adjustable height and depth for your growing child. This product “can be used in the anterior and posterior position.” (www.pattersonmedical.com) It features forearm platforms, vertical handgrips, ankle prompts, hip positioner pads, trunk support and thigh prompts.” Depending on age and weight there are 3 different types: orange, green and blue. Based on your child’s measurements, it will be determined which gait trainer is best suited for your child.
Orange: $799.95
Green: $1,079.95
Blue: $1,349.95
This product is found at www.pattersonmedical.com
Orange: $799.95
Green: $1,079.95
Blue: $1,349.95
This product is found at www.pattersonmedical.com