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Section 11
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I know if Scooot is suitable for
my child?
Scooot is an early mobility product, designed
to give kids a fun experience of movement
when they may not be able to move very well
by themselves. Scooot has been designed for
kids ranging from approximately 2-6 years
old (depending on their size) and Gross Motor
Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels
I - IV, depending on their level of development.
Your child will get the most out of their Scooot
(in all configurations) if they are able to hold
their own head up, and have a reasonable
level of trunk control which means they can
floor sit with a little pelvic support.
Your child will find it difficult to use Scooot in
any configuration if they have limited head
and trunk control or sitting ability.
However, your child's abilities may still be
emerging, so they may be able to manage a
short time in Scooot before getting tired. That's
ok – go at their pace, and they may soon build
the skills and stamina needed.
For more information on using the Scooot,
please see our videos online at www.
fireflyfriends.com.
2. Are there any reasons not to use Scooot?
If your child has extremes of tone, or had
certain types of surgery (for tight hamstrings,
for example), we recommend that you seek
advice from your physical therapist and/or
physician.
3. How long should my child use
Scooot?
This may vary depending on your child's
abilities, their mood and the time of day.
Be guided by your child, but avoid letting
them become too fatigued as this may
impact on their abilities in other daily
activities.
4. How many times per week should I
use Scooot?
Your child may enjoy using Scooot
frequently, in which case daily-use may
be appropriate. If they have emerging
postural skills or sensory issues, you may
find that you need to go more slowly.
5. My child doesn't like one of the
configurations. What should I do?
Scooot is supposed to be a fun activity
which provides therapeutic benefits. A
child is most likely to dislike the 'crawl'
configuration, as holding their head
up against gravity in this position is the
most difficult activity. If you wish to work
on head control, then you may wish to
encourage this little by little, but otherwise,
don't force your child. You don't have to
use the Scooot in every configuration.
6. My child has quite high/low muscle
tone. Can she use Scooot?
If your child has extremes of tone, they
may find it difficult to use the Scooot. If
you're in any doubt, please consult with
your therapist.
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