The TAOS walker's primary use is as a stander and walker, however it has other great uses as well.
~Standing: With the mobile base, your child can be transitioned to and positioned at an appropriate height surface with the wheel locks engaged to work or play with their hands free from supporting their body position.
~Sitting: With the removable seat, your child can sit to rest after standing or walking without having to transition out of the walker to decrease the amount of transferring in and out of the base and increase productive use of everyone's time. Your child can also sit in the orthotic system outside of the mobility base on a chair or bench to work on their strength and sitting balance, and provide stability while they are engaged in fine motor, cognitive, or communication activities.
~Ball Skills: The mast can be turned sideways to allow your child to have completely open space in front of them to work on throwing, catching, and kicking a ball. Kicking is a great pre-walking skill because it encourages standing on one leg while initiating a kick, which will train the same muscles needed for taking a step.
If you have questions about if the TAOS walker may be right for your child, please contact Child and Family Development to speak to a physical therapist or set up an appointment for an evaluation.
~Standing: With the mobile base, your child can be transitioned to and positioned at an appropriate height surface with the wheel locks engaged to work or play with their hands free from supporting their body position.
~Sitting: With the removable seat, your child can sit to rest after standing or walking without having to transition out of the walker to decrease the amount of transferring in and out of the base and increase productive use of everyone's time. Your child can also sit in the orthotic system outside of the mobility base on a chair or bench to work on their strength and sitting balance, and provide stability while they are engaged in fine motor, cognitive, or communication activities.
~Ball Skills: The mast can be turned sideways to allow your child to have completely open space in front of them to work on throwing, catching, and kicking a ball. Kicking is a great pre-walking skill because it encourages standing on one leg while initiating a kick, which will train the same muscles needed for taking a step.
If you have questions about if the TAOS walker may be right for your child, please contact Child and Family Development to speak to a physical therapist or set up an appointment for an evaluation.
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