Skillbuilders is an industry leading manufacturer of adaptive equipment and therapy products that provide special needs children and adults with developmental tools for enhanced environmental and social stimuli, and a greater learning, sensory stimulation, and therapeutically beneficial experience that is safe and enjoyable. Their product line includes swing seats, seating systems, positioning devices, and other therapeutic equipment.

Skillbuilders Swing Seats

Adaptive swing seats and swing training equipment provide safety and support to children while allowing them to experience the fun and excitement of swinging and the social interaction with others. Sometimes referred to occupational therapy swings or physical therapy swings, as they are used by these professionals to treat various sensory and neurological disorders and conditions, swinging therapy has a proven track record in improving certain conditions for special needs individuals.

Remember the deep guttural feeling when swinging that causes you to contract your abdominals and hold your breath, or the dizzying sensation from spinning in a swing. These repetitive sensations are important in the development of sensory integration, nervous system development and organization, helping calm nerves and reduce anxiety, and to help facilitate improvement in trunk control, coordination, and important motor skills.

Swinging has been used to help various conditions and disorders including :

1.Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): helping with sensory integration and improvement in body awareness and coordination. Provides a calming effect and a regulating sensory experience.

2.Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): helps to improve focus and attention through the calming and regulating sensory experience.

3.Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): can help individuals to integrate sensory information from their environment and imrove sensory processing abilities.

4.Cerebral Palsy (CP): provides therapeutic exercise to improve motor skills and physical function.

5.Down Syndrome: can help improve coordination, balance, and body awareness.

6.Developmental Delays: may stimulate the development of motor skills, sensory integration, and physical function.

7.Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy: provides therapeutic exercise to improve physical function while helping to retard muscular degeneration.

8.Anxiety and Stress Management: may help provide a calming and relaxing sensory experience.

And, sometimes simply enjoying the excitement and fun that swinging offers can be a wonderful use of time for anyone and certainly for individuals with special needs to enjoy the experience with the safety and security offered by a Skillbuilders Adaptive Swing Seats.

Where are Skillbuilders Swing Seats Used

• Schools
• Playgrounds/Play centers
• Occupational clinics
• Physical therapy clinics
• Pediatric clinics
• Disabled community centers
• Home

The Design of the Skillbuilders Swing Seats

The adaptive swing seats are made of durable plastic and includes the safety harness and crotch strap for proper positioning of the individual. The built-in abductor (pommel) is optional for the seat. Optional accessories include a headrest, leg rest, seat cover and swing tie down straps.

Note: The Pommel for a Skillbuilders swing is a raised, curved or rounded knob between the legs of the person. It provides an extra level of support for the user's feet, especially for those who need help with balance or have physical disabilities. The primary purpose of the pommel is to keep the legs from crossing over, maintaining them in an abducted position.

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