Case Study – Jesse

Playpak Case Study – Jesse p.2 Jesse’s Story Jesse is a fun Kindergarten student who attends elementary (primary) school in the public school setting. Jesse had the chance to trial the Playpak in the school setting, including in his general education classroom and in the therapy areas. Jesse is working hard on improving his range of motion, strength, posture, balance, and coordination to assist him in successfully participating in school activities with peers and in accessing school curriculum to the best of his ability. Jesse is a great friend to all students at his school and has a consistent...

Upsee reported outcomes p.3 Using the Playpak in the School Setting Jesse was excited to start using the Playpak. As an Occupational Therapist in the school setting, I believe it is important to educate students on the reasoning for exercises and activities completed in therapy sessions. I explain how the tasks work on increasing skills that will carry over to other parts of the school day. Jesse enjoyed watching videos on www.fireflyfriends. com to learn about his new equipment and all the other children who are already benefiting from it. Jesse’s goals in Occupational Therapy include working...

Playpak Case Study – Jesse p.4 Using the Playpak in the School Setting The Platform Swing was used in Occupational Therapy sessions to provide Jesse with vestibular input and repetitive practice controlling core muscles. Vestibular input is important for appropriate development of coordinating and planning motor tasks (such as catching a ball with two hands, or reaching across the centre of his body and even coordinating movements of the mouth). The vestibular system has to do with balance and movement and is centered in the inner ear. When the head is moved, the fluid in these organs move and...

Playpak Case Study – Jesse p.5 Using the Playpak in the School Setting (cont’d) Once the platform swing was raised, Jesse was excited to get swinging, but first needed to get used to the feeling of an unstable surface without adult support. Jesse was given the soft Playpak pillow to hold on to and listened to his favourite song to get him ready to move! After listening to the music, Jesse was assisted in returning to the position of holding onto the swing with two hands. Jesse smiled throughout the swinging activity. After a few minutes moving on the swing, Jesse was able to hold onto the swing...

Playpak Case Study – Jesse p.6 Using the Playpak for Floor Sitting During Classroom Carpet Time. Jesse was excited to use the Playpak in both the therapy room and in his general classroom setting. When participating in carpet time (floor sitting), Jesse’s aide was able to sit in front of him while reading his a book rather than sitting behind him to physically support him with her own body. The Playpak made Jesse more independent when sitting at floor level in his general education classroom. His teacher said she felt like Jesse was more included in classroom carpet time activities by independently...

Playpak Case Study – Jesse p.7 School Based Occupational Therapist (Sarah Brulport OTR/L) I want to thank Firefly for allowing me to trial the Playpak in the school setting with my student. The Playpak was very easy to pack and unpack. As an Occupational Therapist who works in multiple school buildings and districts with a wide range of ages and abilities, the Playpak’s versatility was much appreciated. It was easy to adjust all the supports for the student’s different needs and positions. The Playpak was easy to take on the go, to the classrooms, therapy rooms, specials rooms, etc. I love that...