AT Tip: Try Incorporating a Slant Board 

The SoonerStart AT Assessment Kit includes a slant board that can be used in various ways. It can be utilized for visual tracking when performing coloring tasks, peg puzzles, or seek and finds. Visually tracking at an angle may reduce eye strain and decreased fatigue. The slant board, during writing and coloring tasks, promotes wrist extension for increased positioning of writing utensils.

The slant board can also be used for improved attention to tasks by creating a contrast for materials while providing a more comfortable angle. Other benefits include improving core strength and shoulder stability by laying prone while performing activities on the slant board. Try this simple low tech device and get creative with Wiki Sticks to craft a picture on the slant board surface to increase imagination and communication.
 

Reporting Reminder:

Remember to submit your demonstration of AT to ABLE Tech to be in the running for $500 of AT each quarter. 

E-mail: amy.l.woods@okstate.edu
Phone: 405-744-7734
Fax: 405-744-2487

 If you need more assistance on collecting and submitting your demonstrations, call Amy at 405-744-7734.
 

Pediatric Items Available!

The Oklahoma Equipment Exchange (OEE) currently has adapted sponge stamps. These fun sponge stamps attach to the acrylic squares with velcro and can be used as stamps for painting. They can be easily washed and used again.

Never used, and donated from a consumer. These engaging adapted stamps are available at no charge. Stamps would be excellent for fine motor skills, sensory processing, and object identification.

View in the OEE Inventory here: http://oee.okstate.edu/items_available_detail.php?item_id=3776

Did you know that items can be purchased or given to others through the Oklahoma Equipment Exchange (OEE) or the Oklahoma Durable Medical Equipment Reuse Program (OKDMERP)? The items that are available vary based on what ABLE Tech receives. A complete list of the available items can be found at the following websites:

Oklahoma Equipment Exchange (OEE) 
Oklahoma Durable Medical Equipment Reuse Program (OKDMERP)

ABLE Tech realizes the liability concerns that may surround using equipment that has already been used and encourages those acquiring the items to have equipment checked out by a DME provider with expertise in the area of the device.

Per OEE policies and procedures: ABLE Tech shall not be liable for any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including but not limited to settlements, judgments, court costs and reasonable attorney's fees) fines and penalties, arising out of any actual or alleged injury, loss, or damage of any nature whatsoever in connection with the sale or use of any device donated, purchased or sold under the OEE. If you choose to obtain a piece (or pieces) of DME on behalf of children you serve, please consider the above stipulations as you take on the responsibility of the safety of the child regarding the use of the equipment.

For more information on these items and/or to see other available items, please contact an ABLE Tech staff member at 1-800-257-1705.