Little Man's Equipment
I thought you might like to know a little about what sort's of equipment and systems we have been using with our little man these include communications and mobility. I have included some information that has been relevant for us. Outlining some of the pro's and con's of each. Just click on each link to find out more.
Mobility
- Triton Trekker - A 3 wheeler off road, jogger pusher that has a capacity of 45kg
- It's downfalls - Con's of the Triton Trekker
- Advantages - Pro's of the Triton Trekker
- Wheelchair - Basic
- Wheelchair - Netti Mini Versatile. Useful for upright positioning as well as lying down.
- Baby Jogger - Special Needs 5 - A 3 wheeler off road, jogger pusher for special needs kids/adults.
- Wheelchair - Ottobock Start Comfort
Communications
- Macaw - A talking device.
- Alphatalker - A talking device.
- Behavior - Changes that have occurred since the use of the alphatalker.
- Sounds as opposed to PEC's - Why the alphatalker over the picture exchange system.
- PEC's - What is PEC's?
- Signing - Still being used but more by myself then by my little man.
- Verbal - Still only a couple of words.
- Speech therapist - nothing but praise.
- Go Talk - A good starting point. Another talking device.
- The future - What is planned in the way of my little man's future communications.