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?
Educators should consider children’s health, hygiene, privacy and dignity when using any toileting aids
Educators should consult therapists and families when determining which toileting aids will be most suitable for a child and to promote safe lifting
Manual handling and transfers have the potential to cause strain and injury for both the educator and child.
The use of hoists can reduce the risks associated with manual transfers.
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.
The Cap Lite Step and Rail is primarily designed to assist children with limited balance or short stature to transfer safely onto and off the toilet as well as providing support whilst sitting on the toilet. The Cap Lite Step and Rail can also be used to enable a child to access other facilities such as washbasins. |
