The Explorer Mini is a solution designed to provide on-time mobility, weight bearing, and postural development for young children ages 12-36 months. It has been designed with the child in mind, so they can gain experience through movement with age-appropriate supervision.*
The position of the joystick allows children to use both hands together in a midline position. This motor skill, along with crossing midline, is a critical component of functional tasks such as putting on socks and shoes.
There is a proven link between early motor development and early language development. Including a speech language pathologist in the early intervention power mobility team allows an opportunity to explore these changes across multiple domains.
Field and Livingstone have described three different groups of powered mobility learners based on current abilities, support recommended, learning environments, and example practice strategies.
You can think about what stage of learning a child is in, rather than if a child is “ready” for powered mobility.
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The midline joystick encourages the child to reach towards midline and promotes bilateral upper extremity integration.
Adjustable table height provides a place for weight bearing through the arms and trunk to help improve strength, endurance, and postural control.
A uniquely designed saddle seat puts the pelvis in an active position. Adjustable seating that’s similar to a highchair and meets your child’s needs. The saddle seat is even removable to allow your child to sit or stand in the Explorer Mini.
No tools required to adjust the height as your child grows
DID YOU KNOW? The Explorer Mini is intentionally designed without a headrest to increase the opportunity for your child to hold their own head up and move it with minimal limitations.
The Permobil Clinical Pathways were designed by experienced clinicians for clinicians. As a team, we believe that these courses will provide you with the ideal level of education based on your experience and clinician practice. Whilst each course is open to all, it is recommended that you choose a stream of courses and complete these prior to moving up to the next level as the knowledge and skills build upon each other. There are three pathways for learning: Green, Blue and Gold, and it includes the training for On-time Mobility. You can find the available courses for each below or click this link to find out more.
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