Understanding Minimal, Mild & Moderate Support Needs
| For Children With... | Minimal Positioning Needs | Minimal to Mild Positioning Needs | Mild-Moderate Positioning Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitting | Independent on the floor | Exhibits some balance | Needs support |
| Head Control | Good Head Control | Exhibits some head control | Needs full head support |
| Trunk Control | Good Trunk Control | Exhibits some trunk control | Needs full trunk support |
| Range of Motion | No Restrictions | Minimal restrictions in the hips, knees and/or ankles | Restrictions throughout the body |
| Tilt-in-Space | Not required | Required to prevent muscle fatigue after long periods of time | Required |
| For Children With... | Minimal Positioning Needs | Minimal to Mild Positioning Needs | Mild-Moderate Positioning Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating Examples |
Keekaroo Kids Chair
|
Special Tomato Floor Sitter
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Special Tomato Hi-Low MPS
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| Stroller Examples |
R82 Cricket
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Special Tomato EIO
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Convaid Rodeo Tilt
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Please contact our therapists and they can help you find the proper supports for your child’s positioning needs… to start please click the SIZING HELP and complete a simple form. Feel free to call us toll free at (800) 371-2778 with any questions that you may have about finding the best special needs equipment choice for you and your child. We are here to help you!
By Katie Bergeron Peglow, PT, MS
