Elbow Rest & Pen Sleeve
About this project
Stacy brought her friend Jamie to the miniMakeathon. Jamie's son also has Angelman Syndrome and doesn't like the feeling of plastic. At 5 years old, learning to write is critical for development. Bo developed this soft but 'crunchy' sleave for markers and pens. Stacy mentioned that Harrison doesn't enjoy writing because of challenges around his fine motor skills. After further analysis, the team noticed that while he has stiffer movements in his wrist, it looked like he just needed a little extra support for his elbow. This small contraption suctions to the table, has a moveable soft disk (held down with magnets) - and will give Harrison the support he needs.
The challenge
Using pens and markers can be challenging as a result of challenges with fine motor skills and the material of the writing utensils.
Who it helps
All three children go to schools with emphasis on mainstreamed education.
Project details
- Stage: Concept
- Built by the Ovid Therapeutics community, San Diego, United States of America
An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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