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title: What is assistive or adaptive equipment, what are the types, and how can it help my child?
description: Assistive or adaptive equipment is any device that provides assistance to improve or maintain physical function in order to increase a child’s ability to participate in their environment.
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# [What is assistive or adaptive equipment, what are the types, and how can it help my child?](https://www.carolinapeds.com/knowledgebase/what-is-assistive-or-adaptive-equipment-what-are-the-types-and-how-can-it-help-my-child)

 Written by [Jenn/Holly](https://www.carolinapeds.com/knowledgebase/author/jenn/holly) | Mar 2, 2021 3:08:10 PM

Assistive or adaptive equipment is any device that provides assistance to improve or maintain physical function in order to increase a child’s ability to participate in their environment. These devices can help a child complete activities such as eating, bathing, toileting, and dressing. They can also help a child physically keep up with peers or increase a child’s ability to participate in the community. These devices may be rented if the need is short term (ex. after a surgery) or purchased if the need is long term. Many items are covered through Medicaid and private insurance. Examples include:

 - Wheelchairs

 - Canes - Crutches

- Walkers

 - Gait trainers

- Activity chairs

- Standers

- Hospital/safety beds

- Bath/shower chairs

- Toilet seats - Lifts

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