Wayne Saccadic Fixator Instructions For Using Manual page 44

In Quad mode the four tilt switches act as extensions of the four quad position lights/switches on
the face of the Saccadic Fixator; the user must shift his balance in the direction indicated by the
Fixator in order to score a point. The board is in Quad mode when plugged directly into the
Fixator or when the toggle switch on the Control Center Module (CCM) is in position "BALANCE".
Remember, good balance also requires the ability to move from an unbalance state to a balance
state with minimum effort.
Integration mode allows all activities on the Saccadic be performed only while the user maintains
balance. When the user goes off balance, his score is frozen and all activities stop. To reset the
system after the body goes off balance, any of the following can be done:
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Depress the start/stop/reset green light button on the face of the Saccadic Fixator.
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Activate the reset control on the Hand Controller Joystick or the Accommodative Rock Panel if
either accessory is plugged into the Control Center Module.
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Shift body weight back to balance, then immediately off balance and then immediately back again
to the balance position. In the INTEGRATION mode, the Balance board in effect works as a simple
switch that can start or stop the
Saccadic Fixator. The BALANCE BOARD can be used to control all of the SPEED-TRAC programs,
Testing and training activities
It is suggested that the individual first learn to balance properly on the balance board. After good
balance is attained, progress to the next activity--the quadrant shift.
For all activities, the user steps upon the balance board with two feet straddling the center of
the board and separated so that each foot is approximately 3-4 inches from the edge. User
should shift his feet slightly so that he is centered properly. By shifting his body (using a slight
sway), he should keep the board in proper balance so that none of the edges of the balance
beard makes contact with the floor.
To test and train balance, Set the right toggle switch on the Control Center Module to
"BALANCE". Select Saccadic program, 9-45. This activity last for 120 seconds. Each time user is
"off" balance a series of beeps will be heard, and counted. The goal is for the user to maintain
balance and keep the count displayed by the fixator as low as possible.
To train and test directed quadrant shifting, set the CCM toggle switch to BALANCE for Quad
mode. Select the following Saccadic programs" 9-26 (60 seconds) or 9-27(30 seconds) on the
Fixator. The goal is for the user to make as many corrects shifts as possible in the time allowed.
This will be easiest with the small post.
Once the user has mastered static balance and quadrant shifting, consider using Integration
mode to test and develop his ability to maintain balance while performing other visual/motor
activities. Refer to your Saccadic manual for Balance Board programs.
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