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Giniyat A. – Chairman of the Board of NJSC "National Center for Child Rehabilitation", Astana, Kazakhstan

Altynbekova A.T. – Deputy Chairman of the Board of Medical Affairs at the NJSC "National Children's Rehabilitation Center, Astana, Kazakhstan.

Baltabayeva A.T. – Head of the Department of Social and Pedagogical rehabilitation of NJSC "National Center for Child Rehabilitation", Astana, Kazakhstan.

Yesilbayeva A.M. – Occupational therapist of the Department of Inclusive Education, social adaptation of occupational therapy of  NJSC "National Center for Child Rehabilitation", Astana, Kazakhstan.

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In modern conditions of inclusive education and comprehensive rehabilitation of children with disabilities, the use of auxiliary technical means that contribute to the formation and maintenance of functional independence is of particular importance. One of these tools is the Ergo seat adaptive chair, which is actively used by occupational therapists in clinical and educational practice. The high chair provides individually adjustable body support, promotes the formation of a physiologically correct posture, reduces muscle tension and increases the level of involvement of the child in daily activities. The use of the Ergo seat chair allows occupational therapists to implement the principles of client-oriented therapy, adapt the learning and play environment to the individual characteristics of each child, as well as maintain and develop self-service skills.

My research and observations show a positive effect on the development of fine motor skills, improved concentration, stability of sitting and general motor coordination. Thus, the relevance of using the Ergo seat high chair is due to its multifunctionality, effectiveness and compliance with modern requirements for occupational therapy support for children with special needs.

Key words

Occupational therapy, adaptive technique, children with disabilities, Ergo seat chair, multifunctionality, sitting position, functional independence, inclusive education, rehabilitation, ergonomics, technical means of rehabilitation.

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