What is a Glider Swing?
A Glider Swing is
a tool that many occupational therapists use to address issues
revolving around the vestibular system, visual processing, and proprioception. These swings
are perfect for use in the home and therapy
clinic and for most people theses
are used as the very foundation for Occupational
Therapy.
Here at Affordable
Therapy Solutions we strive to produce the best Glider Swings we can they are very durable and can hold up to 200lbs. The Glider
Swing differs from some of the other
swings because it does not provide
360 degrees of motion. It moves in a linear motion simulating that
of a rocking chair which is very calming
to most.
Who uses them?
These Glider Swings
used to be exclusively available to Therapy
Clinics and Occupational Therapists
due to the high cost and limited availability.
This is no longer the case and we highly encourage the use of it in the home because it’s a great
tool that can be used for self-calming and can encourage communication.
Our Glider Swing
is a great tool to stimulate various
systems in our bodies that they are used to treat many different disorders such
as Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s, and Sensory Integration Disorder.
How should I use them?
The Affordable Therapy Solutions Glider Swing
should be used with Adult supervision.
You will want to start by having the child sit in the swing and then rock themselves from side to side to get the swing moving.
As mentioned before communication
can better be developed by periodically stopping the swinging and asking them
if they want to continue. Since it is an enjoyable event they will be more
inclined to find a way to communicate
verbally or non-verbally.