A House of All Children

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Why We Wrote This Book	1
Chapter 2: Changing Needs from Infancy to Adolescence	7
From Infancy to Toddlerhood	7
From Toddlerhood to the Pre-School Years	8
From Pre-School to School-Age	9
Moving into Adolescence	11
Chapter 3: Accessibility to the Home	15
Creating an Accessible Home	15
Accessibility Needs-They Are Everywhere	16
The Driveway	17
Vans	17
Design Considerations for Conversion Vans	18
"Tie-Downs" in Vans	20
The School Bus	21
Walkways/Access Through the garage	22
Getting to the Door	23
Ramps	23
On-Grade Entrances	27
Lifts	28
The Front Door	23
Getting to the Door	23
Ramps	23
On-Grade Entrances	27
Outdoor Lifts	28
Getting Through the Door	28
Opening the Door	29
Getting Through the Width of the Door	30
Rolling Over the Doorsill	31
Other Problems	32
Chapter 4: Accessibility In and Around the Home	33
Doorways	33
Hallways	35
Controlling Access	36
Damage Control	37
Interior Stairs	38
Bathrooms	39
Some General Things to Think About	39
Access and Basic Layout	39
Diagonal Toilet Transfers	42
Lateral (Side-by-Side) Toilet Transfers	43
Grab Bars	44
Bathing Problems	45
Bathtubs and Showers	45
Bath/Shower Seats	45
Bath/Shower Lifts	47
Hand-Held Showers	48
Other Considerations	48
Special Bathtubs and Showers	49
Shower Stalls	50
Roll-In Showers	50
Problem Alert!	52
Sinks	53
Other Considerations	54
Faucets	55
Toilets	56
Toilet/Potty Chairs	56
Helping the Child Get to the Toilet	56
Commode	57
Toilet Lifts	57
Bidet	57
Heat and Water Cleansing Apparatus	57
Changing Tables	58
Toileting Trials/Ways to Help	59
Kitchen	60
Fostering Independence	61
Basic Considerations	61
Cooking Devices	63
Other Kitchen Recommendations	64
Laundry Rooms	64
Accessibility Around Your Property	65
Swimming Pools	67
Accessibility Guiding Principles	68
Chapter 5: The Ideal Home in the Right Neighborhood	69
The "Ideal" House Design	70
House Layout	71
Movement Through the House	71
Specific Room	71
Bathroom	71
Kitchen	71
The Child's Bedroom	72
Windows	72
Considerations for Special Rooms	72
Getting In and Out	73
Garage	73
The Grounds	73
Climate Control Systems and Electronic Equipment	73
What Makes a good Neighborhood?	74
Social Characteristics	74
Other Children	74
Adult Neighbors	75
What the Location Offers	75
The Town's Physical Characteristics	77
Schools	77
Ways to Avoid Potential Problems	77
Chapter 6: Meeting Emotional and Social Needs	79
Ways to Develop Independence	79
The Physical Environment	79
Special Equipment and Technologies	80
Activities	80
Going Places, Doing Things	80
Taking Advantage of Social Opportunities	80
Treatment/Care	80
Disability Education	80
Attitudes Toward the Child	81
Meeting Social Needs	81
Potential Obstacles	81
The Environment	81
The Child	81
Negative Attitudes of Other People	81
Other stumbling Blocks	82
Coping Strategies	82
The Environment	82
Personal Strategies	82
Participation in Formal Activities	83
Experiences That Lead to Socializing	83
Providing Privacy	83
Toileting	83
Inside the House	83
Outside the House	83
Bathing	84
Social Privacy	84
Chapter 7: Parent to Parent: Advice from the "Experts"	85
The Home Environment	85
Location	86
Getting Treatment, Care, and Help for Your Child	86
How You relate to or Treat Your Child	87
Obtaining Information	87
Equipment and Assistive Technologies	88
Advice About Schools	88
Why Listening to Other Parents Is Important	89
Chapter 8: The Children's Story	91
Memories of Childhood and Changing Needs	92
Social Life	93
The Children's Ideal Home	93
The Children's Ideal Neighborhood	94
Reactions to the School Environment	94
Comparing the Two Perspectives	95
The Children's Advice	95
Closing Comments	96
Developmental Checklist	97
Resource Guide	99

A House of All Children

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