Understanding Minimal, Mild & Moderate Support Needs
For Children With...
Minimal Positioning Needs
Minimal to Mild Positioning Needs
Mild-Moderate Positioning Needs
Sitting
Independent on the floor
Exhibits some balance
Needs support
Head Control
Good Head Control
Exhibits some head control
Needs full head support
Trunk Control
Good Trunk Control
Exhibits some trunk control
Needs full trunk support
Range of Motion
No Restrictions
Minimal restrictions in the hips, knees and/or ankles
Restrictions throughout the body
Tilt-in-Space
Not required
Required to prevent muscle fatigue after long periods of time
Required
For Children With...
Minimal Positioning Needs
Minimal to Mild Positioning Needs
Mild-Moderate Positioning Needs
Seating Examples
Stroller Examples
Please contact our therapists and they can help you find the proper supports for your child’s positioning needs… to start please click the <a href="size-help">SIZING HELP</a> and complete a simple form. Feel free to call us toll free at (800) 371-2778 with any questions that you may have about finding the best special needs equipment choice for you and your child. We are here to help you!
By Katie Bergeron Peglow, PT, MS
