Date: 29/07/2022
This video demonstrates a variety of ways dynamic seating can be used to add more movement in to a child’s day.
Dynamic seating provides movement while the child/young person is seated.
This can meet the need for movement without the child/young person leaving their seat.
For some children and young people, this improves attention and regulation.
Wedged Move’n’Sit cushion
- Lightly inflated with air to provide in-chair movement
- Bumpy side for those who like tactile input
- Smooth side for those who do not want tactile input
- Wedge shaped cushion: thin edge is at the front of the chair.
- Child/young person sits on cushion
- When they move, the cushion moves
- This provides increased movement input
Round Move’n’sit cushion
- Cushions may also be round
- There is a textured surface on one side for tactile input
- There is a smooth surface on the other side if tactile input is not wanted
- Cushion again provides in-chair movement for the child/young person
- Cushions should not be fully inflated; light inflation is adequate
- Child/young person should not be seated on cushion for long periods
- Use for short periods to increase alertness and attention to task
Therapy ball
- Sitting on a therapy ball provides increased movement
- Child/young person can bounce and rock while seated
- Can improve regulation and attention
Ball with base
- A base for the ball is sometimes required
- Provides more support and control if balance is limited
- Prevent ball from rolling around room when not in use
Ball chair
- The ball chair offers increased support
- Facilitates postural control
- Ensure ball is appropriate size for height of child/young person
- Feet should be easily placed on floor when seated
- Use base or ball chair if child has limited balance and postural control
- Child/young person should not be seated on ball for long periods
- Use for short periods to increase alertness and attention to task
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