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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

Medifab Gravity Chair

  • Seating

    • Description

    The Gravity Chair is a very supportive foam positioning system to augment postural control for a wide range of individuals.

    Inclusion Possibilities

    • Supports access and participation in floor-based play or group experiences where children are seated on the floor
    • Can be used for individual and/or group experiences

    Things to consider

    • Educators should consider how this seat will be used within the care environment to maximise children’s participation in the program and to facilitate peer interaction
    • Educators should consult with therapists and parents about whether this seat provides appropriate support for the child and about appropriate timeframes for use of the seat

    Size Options

    • Small

    Storage and use

    • This equipment can be used indoors or outdoors but must be stored indoors to minimise surface damage.
    • The chair needs to be regularly wiped clean.

    How to request

    • Contact your Inclusion Professional or Inclusion Support QLD

    Other Equipment

    Available

    Rifton Activity Chair Hi/Lo Base

    The Rifton Activity Chair is a clinical positional chair, adapted to provide customised active seating for the child. The Hi/Lo base enables the chair to be adapted to a variety of tasks.

    • Seating
    Rifton Activity Chair Hi/Lo Base
    Available

    Rifton Blue Wave Bath Seat

    This bath seat can also be used for messy activities. It is a portable, lightweight, and supportive seat where the child sits low enough to be able to enjoy activities at ground level.

    • Seating
    Rifton Blue Wave Bath Seat