Personal Device Care
Personal Device Care means caring for important things like glasses, hearing aids, mobility aids, splints, or communication devices. Some people have these and some don't!
Personal Device Care means caring for important things like glasses, hearing aids, mobility aids, splints, or communication devices. Some people have these and some don't!
Below you will see groups of behaviors that describe specific patterns of sensory processing. As you read through these lists, make note of any that stick out to you or seem to be descriptive of your child. Click on any group for more information about that particular pattern of sensory processing. Children can display different patterns at different times, so make sure to click on all that apply.
My child appears...
- averse to use of glasses or contact lenses
- averse to use of hearing aids; to respond well to ear plugs, music headphones, or noise cancelling headphones
My child appears...
- to frequently misplace corrective lenses, hearing aids, orthotics, prosthetics, or adaptive equipment or not see them in competing backgrounds
- to use excessive force when caring for personal devices
My child appears...
- to turn up the volume on or repeatedly activate communication devices
- to repeatedly unstrap and strap velcro on splints or orthotics or to crave touching or rubbing fingers across the hardware of devices
- to be destructive or use excessive force when caring for personal devices
My child appears...
- to have difficulty determining left or right when applying orthotics or hearing aids
My child appears...
- lazy or lethargic
- to struggle to stabilize body while putting on orthoics or prosthetics or using mobility aids
- to be easily fatigued by everyday tasks