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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