Welcome to the Adapt Shop at T.E.A.M. 4 Kids. Here you can find many useful therapy tools that your child’s therapist uses during their physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and feeding therapy sessions. We have made all of the below items available for purchase in the clinic to provide you the opportunity to continue working on therapy goals at home. We believe that having access to these important therapy tools at home will help children reach their greatest potential. Please ask your child’s therapist if you have any therapy specific questions.
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Cascade DAFO Fast Fit products: Hot Dog – “For patients who exhibit very mild pronation and have a fully correctable foot position. The patient’s medial arch is reduced yet visible. Forefoot abduction and heel eversion is minimal. For patients who may benefit from the sensory feedback that a contoured shoe insert can provide.”
Provides two layers of laminated, flexible foam, partial heel cup, fabric covering to keep feet cool and comfortable, optional foam arch fill for added stability, and prefabricated. Widths: Wide and Narrow Sizes: 3.00 – 12.25 in. (0.25 inch increments).
For more information, visit the company website: http://cascadedafo.com/products/hotdog
Cascade DAFO Fast Fit products: PattiBob – “For patients who exhibit mild pronation and have a fully correctable foot position. The patient’s medial arch is reduced but visible and there is slight heel eversion and forefoot abduction. For patients who may benefit from the sensory feedback that a contoured shoe insert can provide.”
Provides one layer of foam and one layer of plastic, semi-rigid partial heel cup, fabric covering to keep feet cool and comfortable, optional foam arch fill for added stability, and prefabricated. Widths: Wide and Narrow Sizes: 3.00 – 12.25 in. (0.25 inch increments).
For more information, visit the company website: http://cascadedafo.com/products/pattibob
Cascade DAFO Fast Fit products: Chipmunk – “For patients who exhibit moderate pronation and have a fully correctable foot position. The patient’s medial arch is reduced, forefoot is moderately abducted, and heel is everted. For patients who may benefit from the sensory feedback that a contoured shoe insert can provide.
Medial trimline covers the navicular to protect from rubbing, fabric liner keeps feet cool and comfortable, flattened toe shelf can be trimmed to fine-tune fit, bottom plastic base with diagonal forefoot trimline to facilitate natural push-off, full heel cup for stabilization, plantar surface supports good alignment with soft and resilient contours, and prefabricated. Widths: Wide and Narrow; Sizes: 4.00 – 12.25 in. (0.25 inch increments)
For more information, visit the company website: http://cascadedafo.com/products/chipmunk
Cascade DAFO Fast Fit products: JumpStart Cricket – “For patients who exhibit moderate pronation with a fully correctable foot position, where medial arch is reduced but visible and there is moderate heel eversion and forefoot abduction. For patients who may benefit from the sensory feedback that a contoured shoe insert can provide.”
Partial-wrap inner liner with trimline below top edge of shoe cups heel, supports arches and contains midfoot, solid outer foundation provides support and heel stabilization, choice of two outer foundation materials, polyethylene for moderate flexibility or co-poly for firm support, and prefabricated. Widths: Wide and Narrow Sizes: 4.00 – 9.00 in. (0.25 inch increments)
For more information, visit the company website: http://cascadedafo.com/products/cricket
Cascade DAFO Fast Fit products: JumpStart Leap frog – “For patients with a fully correctable foot position who exhibit strong pronation or mild supination, and associated gait instability, where access to free plantarflexion/dorsiflexion is desired.”
Full-wrap inner liner for full alignment control of the heel, midfoot, and forefoot, solid outer foundation, provides additional support and heel stabilization, open ankle trimline allows free plantarflexion/dorsiflexion, and prefabricated. Widths: Wide and Narrow Sizes: 4.00 – 9.00 in. (.025 inch increments)
For more information, visit the company website: http://cascadedafo.com/products/jumpstart-leap-frog
Cascade DAFO Fast Fit products: JumpStart Bunny – “For patients with a fully correctable foot position who exhibit mild excess plantarflexion (toe-walking) or mild knee hyperextension. The posterior strap can provide sensory feedback to “cue” the patient to correct this posture.
Proximal elastic strap resists plantarflexion and mild hyperextension, high proximal “ears”provide additional medial / lateral control, full-wrap inner liner allows full alignment control of the heel, midfoot, and forefoot, solid outer foundation provides additional support and heel stabilization, choice of two outer foundation materials, polyethylene for moderate flexibility or co-poly for firm support, and prefabricated. Widths: Wide and Narrow Sizes: 4.00 – 9.00 in. (0.25 inch increments)
For more information, visit the company website: http://cascadedafo.com/products/jumpstart-bunny
Cascade DAFO Fast Fit products: JumpStart Kangaroo – “For patients with fully correctable foot position who exhibit strong patterns of excess plantaflexion (toe walking) and/or strong hyperextension of the knee. The patient exhibits very little voluntary control of the ankle.”
Proximal posterior blocks plantarflexion and provides additional medial/lateral stability, full-wrap inner liner allows full alignment control of the heel, midfoot, and forefoot, solid outer foundation provides additional support and heel stabilization, choice of two outer foundation materials, polyethylene for moderate flexibility or co-poly for firm support, optional Super Heel Seating Strap, provides additional plantarflexion block and heel control, and prefabricated. Widths: Wide and Narrow Sizes: 4.00 – 9.00 in. (0.25 inch increments)
For more information, visit the company website: http://cascadedafo.com/products/jumpstart-kangaroo
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“Chewelry, the Chewable Jewelry, prevents children from chewing on their clothes or inedible, unsafe objects, while letting them work through their chewing tendencies. Chewelry promotes oral-motor stimulating activities, while leaving clothing, fingernails, or pencils intact. The stretchy material may also help with motor stimulation and fidgeting.”
Options – 6-1/4″ (16cm) red and 2-1/4″ (6cm) red
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“The Disc‘O’Sit inflatable disc has smooth tactile bumps that enable children to work on postural training while seated. Also, use the Disc‘O’Sit for balance activities in seated or standing positions! The tactile bumps on one side and smooth surface on the other, encourage dynamic sitting for children who seek movement and are unable to sit rather than sitting in a chair quietly.”
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“Chewy Tubes are innovative oral motor devices designed to provide a resilient, non-food, chew able surface for practicing biting and chewing skills. Chewy Tubes have been designed to be used with the new Jaw Rehabilitation Program, a patented methodology offered by Speech Pathology Associates, LLC to develop jaw motion for biting and chewing skills. They can also be used as a safe alternative for children who seek oral sensory input.”
Options: Green Knobby Texture, Yellow Smooth Texture
Price: $8.00 (each)
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“DenTrust features an advanced three-sided design that completely surrounds teeth to assure maximum coverage per brushing stroke. That makes DenTrust more efficient than a conventional toothbrush. Not only does DenTrust provide excellent coverage in less time, but more importantly, it covers hard to reach back teeth as well as inside tooth surfaces. Also, DenTrust features a patented system of expansion pleats and independent support arms to provide equal pressure to all tooth widths. The DenTrust also be used as an oral fidget for children who seek oral sensory input, but dislike having their teeth brushed. ”
Options: Purple, Yellow, Red, Blue, Turquoise, Magenta, Orange
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“The Rapper Snapper is a fascinating corrugated tube that provides auditory, visual, proprioceptive, and tactile feedback while strengthening upper extremity musculature. The Rapper Snapper also encourages using two hands together. It can be twisted and bent into an endless number of shapes and designs connected together to form one long tube or stretched and twirled to create a whistling sound.”
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“The twin pack of P’s and Q’s offers two oral exercisers for practicing biting and chewing skills! P’s and Q’s are made of the same FDA compliant material as all the Chewy Tubes products. They offer a safe, non-toxic durable surface for biting and chewing activities. In addition, they are lead free and latex free, and do not contain PVC. P’s and Q’s can also be used as a safe alternative for children who seek oral sensory input.”
Price: $8.00
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“The Red Super Chew offers a solid yet knobby surface for practicing biting and chewing skills. Little bumps surround the entire bitable stem offering lots of fun tactile input for the mouth. The closed loop handle is easily grasped by little fingers. The Red Super Chew features a stem size of 9/16″ outside diameter. The Red Super Chew can also be used as a safe alternative for children who seek oral sensory input.”
Options: Red Knobby Texture
Price: $8.00
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“The WebberSlant Board and Binder will improve handwriting legibility, decrease eye and muscle fatigue, and help to stay organized with the new two-in-one Webber Slant Board and Binder combination. The Webber Slant Board and Binder combine a 20 degree slant board, the recommended angle to improve handwriting, and the 3-ring binder keeps all assignments in one place!”
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“The Weighted Universal Holders are plastic vinyl contoured handles helps to improve grasp and control. Securely holds most round or irregularly shaped items by means of 3 adjustable set screws. Use with most pens, pencils, markers, paintbrushes, crayons, toothbrushes, etc.”
Options: Red
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“The Sensory Brush is a crucial tool for working with sensory processing challenges, autism, and tactile challenges in children; a perfect solution for those seeking deep pressure using therapeutic brushing. Use for calming a child or use before focused attention is required. A brushing program is designed to provide tactile stimulation and deep pressure. These sensory brushes are inexpensive, durable, and ideal for clinic or home use.”
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“TheraBand® Exercise Tubing includes natural rubber tubing available in different color-coded levels of resistance. Proper use of these systems for resistance exercise provides both positive and negative force on the muscles, improving strength, range of motion and cooperation of muscle groups. Color-coded progressive resistance gives at-a-glance documentation of progress from one level to the next.”
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“Flexi-Cut™ Cups helps control the flow of the liquid as well as promote proper cup drinking during initial independent drinking. The generous cutout rims help children who are beginning to self-drink, are limited in oral-motor skills and range of motion, or need assistance in drinking. Soft, flexible plastic can be squeezed to control the shape of the cup and the flow of liquid. It is also dishwasher safe!”
Options: Pink 1 oz
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“The Pencil Grip is the #1 grip recommended by doctors, teachers, and occupational therapists for children and adults. The Pencil Grip is the original ergonomic writing aid and it continues to set the standard. The Pencil Grip increases comfort, teaches proper hand positioning, and improves control. Its ergonomic design also provides relief of hand fatigue and pain. Righties and Lefties simply place their thumb on the ‘R’ or ‘L’ on the grip and their fingers naturally fall into place.”
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“The Vibe Critters provide gentle, calming sensory stimulation to the mouth, cheek, and lip area .The bumpy textures and ridges on the interchangeable facial/oral massager heads are great for improving sensory perception. The characters screw easily onto the vibrating wand. Use the adjustable turn-dial to regulate vibration intensity. Critters are made of soft, durable plastic and no latex.”
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“TheraBand® systems are great for resistive exercises that provide both positive and negative force on the muscles, improving strength, range of motion and cooperation of muscle groups.”
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“The Out-of-Sync Child”
“The Out-of-Sync Child broke new ground by identifying Sensory Processing Disorder, a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. This newly revised edition features additional information from recent research on vision and hearing deficits, motor skill problems, nutrition and picky eaters, ADHA, autism, and other related disorders!”
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“The KidCompanions Heart-Shaped Chewable Jewelry is the most fashionable chewable jewelry for children who feel the urge to chew in order to focus better or to strengthen their jaws. The chewable necklace’s heart-shaped rubbery pendant is smooth and pleasant to bite on, while a harder embedded embossed “dot” graces the center of the pendant, providing an interesting tactile fidget for the wearer. The necklace’s breakaway lanyard meets all ASTM safety requirements for cords and loops and is made from undyed organic cotton, making it an excellent chewable surface for children who like to bite on fabric. Abstract dots on the pendant’s back offer interesting imagery possibilities.”
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“Jumbo Tweezers have a built-in thumb and finger grips that naturally facilitate a proper grasp and open web space. These sturdy, hard plastic tweezers come in assorted, beautifully-bright colors! A fun occupational therapy tool for developing and refining finger fine motor skills!”
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“Little ones will have a blast “chomping up” all kinds of things with these merry little 3-1/2″ Mini Alligator Tongs! These adorable tongs for kids feature a nice and sturdy design with built-in finger grips. These neat fine motor skills toy are fun for building pre-scissor skills, too!!”
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“Mighty Teeny Tongs are ideal for strengthening little fingers and hands, refining grasp patterns, and sorting beads/marbles/mini shape sorters (a great pre-scissor activity)! These neat tongs have rubber tips and extra-wide, ribbed finger grips. They’re mini, but mighty; requiring 2-3 times more pinch strength than our other Teeny Tongs”
“Ask me about TEAM 4 Kids” T-Shirt
Check out these awesome T.E.A.M. 4 Kids Shirts! Each child who receives therapy at T.E.A.M. 4 Kids will be given a “TEAM” shirt! Our employees also wear these around the clinic, and you could too! If you would like, just ask our receptionist the next time you are in and we will be more than happy to give one to you. Did you child out grow theirs and they need a new one? No problem just ask!
Children’s Sizes: 2T, 3T, 4T, Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large
Adult Sizes: Adult: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL