What is a Platform Swing?
A Platform 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 Platform Swings we can they
are very durable and can hold up to 300lbs. We also cover them in carpet for
comfort and for longevity. Our Platform Swing measures 30” x 30”.
Who uses them?
These 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 swings in the home because it’s a great
tool that can be used for self-calming and can encourage communication.
Our Platform 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 Platform Swing should be used with Adult
supervision. You will want to start by
having the child get on the swing
while it is not moving and make sure they hold the ropes. Start swinging slowly and gradually work your
way up.
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.