AdaptiveApparel& OccupationalTherapy Featuring:KnitRite
By:PriscilaHernández,OTSWhatisAdaptiveApparel?
Clothingdesignedspecificallytoservetheneeds ofindividualswithdisabilitiesorindividualswho experienceasmallerrangeofdressingabilities
Populationsinclude:
Peopleusingwheelchairsorpowerchairs
Peoplewithsensorydifferences
Peoplewithcognitiveconditions
Peoplewithtubeddevices
Peoplewithprostheticsororthotics
Theelderly
Pregnantwomen
WhatisOccupationalTherapy?
Isfocusedontheactivitiesthatoccupyyourtime fromthemomentyouwakeuptothemomentyoufall asleep.Ourgoalistohelpyouaccomplishwhatyou needorwanttodothroughoutyourday.Overall,we aimtoserveourclientsinawaythatsupportsthem tolivetheirmostfulfilledandindependentlives!
Examplesofoccupations:
Brushingteeth
Showering
Financialmanagement
Driving&mobility
Dressingup
HealthManagement
Creatingasleeproutine
So,isKnitRiteAdaptiveApparel?
Yes!KnitRite’sproductsareadaptiveapparel duetotheproductsbeingdesignedforspecific populations:
SomePopulationsinclude:
Individualsusingprostheticsand orthotics
Individualswithlymphedema
Individualswithdiabetes(T1&T2)
Individualswithsensoryneeds
Pregnantwomen
Individualswhousebraces
The Compresso-T: A Knit Rite product that is adaptive apparel
TheCompress-Tis,“auniqueundershirt”that“hugs thetorsoprovidinggentlecompressionforkids.”
It'spurposeistoprovidesensoryinputintheformof deeppressure,orcompression,forthewearer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6wzXEKxCVw
Howtoputonthe Compresso-T:
Steps: 1 2 3.
Haveyourchildraise theirhandsabovetheir heads
LifttheCompresso-Tup andplaceyourchild’s handsthroughthearm holes.
Withoneswiftmotion slidetheCompresso-T overyourchild’shead andbody.
Checkoutthis videotoseea demo!
OTTipsforParents:
FeaturesInclude:
Gentlecompression
Noelasticbandsortags
Seamlesstorso&softedging
Moisturewicking
Breathablematerial
Wideshoulderstraps preventsdigginginto shoulders
Ifyourchildseeksmovementorgets distractedeasily,thiscanmakedressing frustratinganddifficult.Herearesome strategiestotry:
Minimizedistractions:
AnOTcouldhavehelped thistennisplayer by educatingthemonproper positioning,stabilization, andracketgrip,and practicing
HowisOTinvolvedinAA?
DressingiswithintheOTscopeofpractice, andincludesthecognitiveandphysical demandsrequiredforthisactivity
Duetothepractitioner’sclinical knowledgeand experienceregardingvariousmedicalconditionsaswell astheirholisticapproach,occupationaltherapistscan serveasvaluableadvisorstoclothingmanufacturers regardingtheneedsoftheirconsumersandpotential appareldesigns.
WhoCanUseCompresso-T?
Originallymadeforchildrenwithsensory differences,commonlyseeninconditionslike, AutismSpectrumDisorder,ADHD,Sensory ProcessingDisorder,andanxiety
However,anychildcanseethebenefitsof wearingCompresso-T,like:aidingintravel, avoidingmeltdownsfromirritationpoints, avoidingoverstimulation,andaidingin maintainingfocusatschool
-Dimmingthelights
-Ensuringthereareminimalsounds
-Closingthebedroomdoor
Createagame:
Incorporatemovementbydancing,thisway yourchildhasastructuredwaytogetthe “wiggles”outandyou’reabletoaccomplish dressing
Positive Reinforcement:
-Playwithfavoritetoy
-Choosespecialsnack
-Choosefavoritesong
-Chooseacoolsticker
Rewardchildafter dressing Wthtime thisbehavorwillbe ncorporatedinto theroutine
References
Gallucci, N. (2021, October 29). Tommy Hilfiger unveils innovative clothing line for people with disabilities. Mashable Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://mashable.com/article/tommy-hilfiger-tommyadaptive-disibility-friendly-clothing
Liberare. (n.d.). Liberare┃best adaptive bras and underwear. Liberare. Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://liberare co/collections/frontpage
Thusane. (2022). Seamless Compresso-T. Thuasne. Retrieved January 21, 2023, from https://shopthuasne.com/kids-seamless-compressot.html
YouTube. (2018). SmartKnitKIDS News: How to Put On a Compresso-T. YouTube. Retrieved January 21, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6wzXEKxCVw.
References
Gallucci, N. (2021, October 29). Tommy Hilfiger unveils innovative clothing line for people with disabilities. Mashable Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://mashable.com/article/tommy-hilfiger-tommyadaptive-disibility-friendly-clothing
Liberare. (n.d.). Liberare┃best adaptive bras and underwear. Liberare. Retrieved January 20, 2023, from https://liberare co/collections/frontpage
Thusane. (2022). Seamless Compresso-T. Thuasne. Retrieved January 21, 2023, from https://shopthuasne.com/kids-seamless-compressot.html
YouTube. (2018). SmartKnitKIDS News: How to Put On a Compresso-T. YouTube. Retrieved January 21, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6wzXEKxCVw.