MOVE PROGRAM
Yarrabah School Structure:
Specialist Programs:
- swimming
- hydrotherapy
- music therapy
- physiotherapy
- speech_pathology
- PMP/Phys Ed
- computers
- community_access
Contact Yarrabah:
MOVE
program sets out to achieve mobility one move at time.
Purposes of the program:
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To provide a sequence of motor skills which are age appropriate and useful to the participant.
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To naturally practice motor skills while performing educational or leisure activities.
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To give children the opportunity to move independently and make choices, enhancing their learning.
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To work on communication skills.
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The curriculum provides a comprehensive system for testing, setting goals and keeping records of improvement.
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To reduce the time and energy requirements for custodial care.
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To increase interaction with environments at home and in the community.
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To benefit health by improving bone and joint health, muscle strength and help move and clear secretions.
Equipment:
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Equipment is viewed as temporary and designed to give varying degrees of support whilst skills are improving.
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The chairs have adjustable positions to optimise sitting during functional tasks and leisure.
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Standing frame allows for interaction in a weight-bearing position which is important for the development of bone health and muscle strength.
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Walking support allows weight-bearing and development of the reciprocal step pattern.