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This World Autism Understanding Day, April 2nd, let’s move beyond just being 'aware' of Autism and Autistic people and start to understand, accept and celebrate Autism and Autistic people. 

 

What reasonable adjustments might be required to support children with Autism in your environment?

 

Available

CAP Access Steps

  • Toileting

    • Description

    The CAP Access Steps are designed to assist children with limited balance or short stature, to transfer safely onto change tables, or to assist with accessing wash basins etc. The steps can also provide support for other activities.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Enables children to be changed in a safe and respectful manner
    • Supports individual children’s hygiene needs
    • Encourages increased independence in self-help skills

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider children’s health, hygiene, privacy and dignity when using any toileting aids

    Storage and use

    • This equipment is designed for use in bathrooms and needs to be stored indoors

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Available

    Nuvo Petite Children's Toilet Platform

    This equipment is designed to enable users to sit on a standard or infant toilet and sit with their feet flat on a smooth, level surface. The lightweight platform can be easily moved when not in use.
    • Toileting
    Nuvo petite toilet platform
    Available

    Child Lifting Aid Stepping Stool

    Multi-purpose wooden 3 step-up platform to give children 610mm extra height. Children may step up, under supervision, making it easier to lift them. Commonly used to support transfer to changing facilities.
    • Toileting
    Stepping stool
    Available

    R82 Flamingo Toilet Chair

    The Flamingo by R82 is an all-purpose mobile bathroom/ shower toileting chair currently available in 2 sizes.

    The chair can be rolled into a shower or pushed over a toilet, the seat can be removed and secured to a bathtub using suction cups or can be fitted to most toilet bowls.

    • Toileting
    R82 Flamingo Toilet Shower Chair