I'm looking for others who have tried a disk-o-sit for their children. Was it successful? Did you use it primarily to help the child stay seated during class or to help build trunk strength? Or both?
When Daughter was evaluated by the O.T. at school, this was one of the recommendations. At our IEP, the O.T. offered to provide one for Daughter to try, and surprisingly Daughter was willing to try it at school (Daughter has historically been unwilling to do anything at school that might mark her as noticeably different than other children; but I have noticed this year she seems to be growing out of that -- also evidenced by her willingness to go take tests at the back of the room or in the library. I thank God for her willingness to do these things. Last year she never would have.)
I can't find much online about the disk-o-sit. The product features seems to be these:
* Promoting proper posture and improved balance and core stability.
* Creating an unstable surface for balance and proprioceptive training.
* Providing an alternative to an exercise ball.
My understanding is that for children with ADHD, sitting on these disks allows them to move their bodies without creating a distraction for other children. ADHD children have this inherent need to move more often and thus think and perform better when they have the subtle movement that this disk provides. The secondary benefit for my daughter would be the improved trunk strength.
This is at least, my understanding. But as I said, I have limited information and can't find much online. I would LOVE to have some personal feedback from some people who have tried it. I will, of course, report our experience with it.
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Definitely let us know how it goes. While my 1st grade son is the one diagnosed with ADHD, my daughter "writhes" in her chair more. She is in 4th grade and does great in school. If it weren't for her good grades, I would swear she is ADHD too (sometimes I could swear she is ADHD despite good grades!). If it actually helps children be less of a dstraction when wiggling around in their chairs, I'd be all for using them!
ReplyDeleteDuring the year that I student taught my cooperating teacher had about 4-5 kids that used these discs. It helped with their movement and keeping them in their seat. They got the sense of movement without having to get up from their seat. They also have one that is like a triangular wedge which was used with a student that needed help with posture.
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