mercredi 28 novembre 2012

Various Types Of Sensory Integration Equipment

By Kari Ratliff


Individuals affected by sensory processing disorders are advised to utilize sensory integration equipment for some of their activities. These kinds of tools are specifically designed to provide the kind of input needed by adults or children with physical or developmental disabilities. If someone in the family has a dysfunction, you should consider this option.

Unlike regular individuals, people with certain kinds of dysfunction may not be able to perceive things normally. They have certain needs that must be provided to help them deal with their condition. Specialized tools are made for these needs. Individuals who may need these are those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and autism spectrum.

There are many different kinds of equipments that are used for this purpose nowadays. For tactile input, you can provide the individual with several tools. Some of the tools you can use include textured walls, textured puzzles, books, play mats, and bean bags. Textured materials can help them with their sense of touch and motor skills.

Some tools are designed for playtime as well. It is normal for kids to play and move about a lot. In this case, you can use playtime to train their movements and motor skills. There are tools you can use for this instance which include finger paints, clay toys, play doh, and sand tables. These can help them control hand movements and enhance creativity.

In addition, you can also allow them to do more active plays. Doing these activities can help strengthen their muscles and bones. These can also increase their energy and enhance body movements. Some of the toys you can provide for this purpose include ball pits or ball pools. They can move inside the pit and enjoy their playtime.

Many other types of equipments are used for play purposes including relax chairs, rocking toys, swings, balance beams, see saws, and many others. You can install these toys in the backyard allowing you to monitor your child or family member who uses them. This also saves you from going to a facility. It is also necessary to monitor what they do at home.

Nowadays, some of the most popular tools used in homes include jumpers, backyard bouncers, and trampolines. These types of tools are recommended for bigger kids who can manage to perform activities that toddlers or infants cannot do. Playing with these tools will allow bigger kids to use their extremities which can also serve as physical exercise.

Regardless of the equipment you use, safety is an important concern. This is one aspect you must ensure the users first and foremost. Whenever your loved ones use these tools, there must be careful supervision to avoid accidents or injuries. Smaller children should be supervised during their activities to make sure they are not harmed.

There are several kinds of sensory integration equipment you can find these days. What you must do is find suitable tools for the person having a certain type of dysfunction. The tools they use should match their individual needs as each one may be different from the others. You must first identify the right kind of tools they require.




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