Adaptive Seating for Function and Education

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

mobility, mounting, seating & positioning

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
consultant
educator
family member / caregiver
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
physical therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist
teacher of the visually impaired

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Plaza 2

Description:

This presentation will address the implementation of adaptive seating with a focus on educational participation. Considerations for seated positioning to promote postural control will emphasize function and participation. Suggestions for best practice positioning will address the range of physical challenges, and further recommendations will incorporate strategies for students with sensory behaviors and autism spectrum disorders. Adaptive seating and adaptive desk placement discussion will incorporate AAC device use, and current evidence will be incorporated throughout. A demonstration of adaptive product features will illustrate relevant concepts. The session will conclude with Q&A.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• 1. Describe two specific positioning strategies for effective functional sitting

• 2. Discuss two features of seating options relevant to sensory processing disorder

• 3. Identify two elements of desk positioning that provide for learning success

Disclosures:

Lori Potts is an employee of Rifton.