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subsequent reduction in muscle tone.
As for a child with generalised high
muscle tone, swaying from side to
side in standing may help to reduce
abnormal muscle tone.
If your child has a small leg length
difference they should still be able to
use the Upsee effectively with ordinary
shoes. However, we recommend that
you check with your physical therapist,
and if they normally wear a shoe raise
for other standing or walking activities,
they should do so while using the
Upsee.
4.7 My child has reduced head control.
Can she use the Upsee?
Using the Upsee gives your child
potential to develop head control
because the standing position
facilitates active neck extension and
head lift. Try to move your child’s
shoulders back slightly to encourage
further head lift.
From the standing position, encourage
your child to lift her head by using
play to motivate upward eye tracking
and subsequent head lift. You can
help to facilitate head lift by either
lifting the child’s arms up to play or
rest on a surface at shoulder height.
You might also try placing the child’s
hands, palms at, with straight elbows,
against a large mirror at shoulder
height, so that they can seethemselves.
If your child is not able to lift her head
following the suggestions above it
may be helpful to lift your child’s head
to enable her to see around her while
standing in the Upsee. Try to support
your child’s head with one hand on
the top of her head and the other
supporting her at her chin to achieve
a long straight neck rather than
overextending her neck.
4.8 My child has a visual impairment.
Can he use the Upsee?
Yes. The Upsee provides a safe way to
stand and step for a child with visual
impairment. Your close connection
to your child gives him a feeling of
safety and security. As you guide your
child safely in stepping, with yours
and his hands free to explore your
environment together, you enhance
the development of your child’s
sensory and perceptual awareness.
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