The Gonge® Carousel balance seat consists of a solid, moulded plastic seat on a steel disc mounted with a rotation joint. The seat is placed at a slight angle to allow the child to propel the Carousel by shifting the body's centre of gravity. Younger children are also able to set the seat in motion by pushing off with their feet. The seat has a thick edge to make it easy for children to get a good grip and hold on when the Gonge Carousel is moving.
Physical active play helps kids with coordination, balance, motor skills, and spending their natural energy. The Carousel develops muscle integration as well as strength. Their vestibular sense in combination with sight is stimulated and this also helps to improve balance. It will give children a real spin!
Designed for use indoors and outdoors, the Gonge Carousel Sit and Spin Disk is a great source of vestibular input at home, school or in a clinic and in therapeutic practices and facilities. Spin discs have become one of the best therapeutic means for special needs. It helps kids of all ages and with a wide spectrum of disorders.
The Gonge spinning seat works also for children with autism. Tactile stimulation helps these youngsters with motor planning and body awareness so their brains can better process and organise information. The sensory spinning chair targets the sensory system and promotes social skill development such as social interaction. Therefore it can be a very effective training device designed for use with children with balance or neurological disabilities.
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