Roc Wheels Rockit - The ROCKIT Wheelchair User; The Importance of Early Intervention

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The ROCKIT Wheelchair User
The Importance of Early Intervention
ROC Wheel’s pediatric positioning and dependent mobility products are
designed primarily for children from birth to 14 years of age who have been
diagnosed with mild to profound degrees of involvement. The ROCKIT wheelchair is a
multi-adjustable wheelchair that can be configured to accommodate dependent
children with severe involvement as well as the child who can self propel. All ROCKIT
wheelchairs come with a full spectrum of positioning components, a therapeutic tray,
and an adjustable wheel base for the more active self propelling child.
Over the years, it has become more evident that aggressive early
intervention for a child from infancy to age 4 is a critical element in the proper
development of the child with a disability.
The main reasons for aggressive early intervention are:
Provides freedom through mobility Encourages positive behavior
Prevents future deformities Enhances static control and motor control
Development of maturational processes Helps in the learning process
Increased interaction with the environment Relieves pain