WHO AM I? ▪ Krista Opstedal, Program Director of Assistive Technology at Kalix in Minot, ND
WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY? Assistive Technology (AT) is assistive, adaptive, or rehabilitative devices that help perform a task you struggled to do without the device.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ▪ Free apps that make grocery shopping and meal planning simple ▪ Techniques to make exercising at home fun. ▪ Sensory devices for calming and self-regulation
APPS FOR MEAL PLANNING ▪ My Plate on Pinterest ▪ https://www.pinterest.com/MyPlateRecipes/ ▪ Click on Boards to organize recipes into food categories
APP FOR MEAL TRACKING AND GROCERY SHOPPING Pros: • Easy to understand grade Cons: system • Explanations can be hard • Pictures of each product to understand • Shows alternatives for unhealthy foods
APP FOR MEAL PLANNING AND GROCERY SHOPPING Cons: Pros: No pictures to go along with recipes Easy to follow recipes Free version doesn’t have calorie Automatically creates grocery list tracker
SWITCH ADAPTATIONS FOR COOKING ▪ Enabling Devices switch adapted pouring cup ▪ Powerlink unit with Hamilton Beach 64650 classic stand mixer or popcorn air popper
SUCCESSFUL DEVICES ▪ Liftware Stabilizing Utensil ▪ Pot and Pan Stabilizer ▪ EZ off Jar Opener ▪ Rocker Knife
DEVICES FOR SAFETY ▪ Cool Touch Oven Rack Guard ▪ HomeSenser automated stove & oven shut off ▪ Stove Top FireStop
FITNESS TRACKERS Things to consider: ▪ Display- numbers or dots ▪ Waterproof ▪ Sleep tracking ▪ Goal reinforcement
COOL DEVICE FOR KIDS Gizmo Gadget- Verizon Features: ▪ Activity tracker ▪ Ability to make phone calls and texts ▪ GPS tracking
MAKE EXERCISE FUN ➢ Geocaching- real world outdoor treasure hunt using GPS-enabled devices. ➢ Pokémon Go- Yes, it’s still a thing. Great way to motivate walking, interact with new people, and practice patience and pedestrian skills. ➢ Bike simulations- look up Go Pro bike trail videos on YouTube to pedal along to on a recumbent bike.
SENSORY PROCESSING ▪ Sensory processing is the process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and the environment, thus making it possible to use the body effectively within the environment.
BENEFITS OF SENSORY INTEGRATION ▪ Self-regulation: ability to monitor and control our own behavior, emotions, or thoughts, altering them in accordance with the demands of the situation ▪ Improved function in school, home, and community ▪ Improved independence with activities of daily living ▪ Efficient organization of sensory information
SENSES- VISUAL ▪ Fiber optic spray ▪ Jellyfish aquarium ▪ Philips Hue lights Apps ▪ Gravitarium ▪ Fluidity ▪ Sandbox
SENSES- AUDITORY ▪ Beamz laser musical instrument
SENSES- TACTILE ▪ Vibrating Tube ▪ Tactile pens ▪ Sequin pillows ▪ Bunchems Memory
SENSES- MOVEMENT ▪ Over the door shoulder pulley ▪ Wheelchair glider ▪ MeMoves
SENSES- OLFACTORY (SMELL) ▪ Sentsy wax pairings ▪ Essential oil painting
▪ State AT program- ND Assistive Possibilities funds ▪ Ask about AT programs within disability providers
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