samba Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Has anyone's child used a Hokki stool for school work or other things like crafts, puzzles, etc? I'm wondering if this would be helpful for ds13. We had a dedicated school table but he finally outgrew it so he's been sitting at the kitchen table doing his work. His feet don't touch the floor so he folds them under himself and then eventually complains that his feet are tingling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I haven't heard of one. Could you describe it and why you might think it beneficial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/VS-America-3825-20-GR-Hokki-Stool/dp/B00HNW67KK The stool is supposed to help with sensory input, body awareness, strengthening the core (because it stays in motion, ever so slightly, so you have to keep making minor adjustments in posture); sitting is less of a static activity. I don't know if it would help my son. Our chairs are not all that comfortable after sitting for awhile and he is easily distracted and loses focus. I'm looking for anything that would increase his comfort and possibly improve his attentiveness and performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Wow, I had not seen these, or at least don't remember seeing these. They look interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 We haven't used one but I've heard great things about wobble chairs in general. I'd like to get one for DS, but because he's so active he falls out of his chair often. You can make one leg stools with a wide post for a test drive before the investment. If you get one beware there are different sizes. It may be too low for him or not fit the table. Maybe try an exercise ball instead? If it's not too inflated there's less bounce. Or just a seat cushion on the chair may help, or an inflatable seat cushion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 We made a one legged stool for DS using plywood and plumbing fixtures. It was not adjustable and was damaging the carpet. For your son, you could have him place his feet on a foot stool situated under the table. IKEA sells inexpensive desks with adjustable legs. My DD has one of those and sits on a kid sized adjustable office chair. You could also under inflate a yoga ball to either sit on or use to perform push-ups from and work the core muscles. I wound up taking DS to a PT that specializes with kids that have DCD/dyspraxia. She suspects my DS has that though I am not pursuing a diagnosis. DS attended PT for about three months and performed daily exercise which improved his posture and enabled him to sit better. When younger, he used to fall out of chairs all the time. After PT, son's balance and posture are much improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geodob Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I see that it is 20 inches high, which is probably a few inches higher than his current chair. So that it might be more of a problem? A better solution, could be a new school table and an adjustable chair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Michelle. Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Fun and Function has a variety of seating for quite a bit less than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Wow what an interesting site! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Interesting. I used am exercise ball until I got tired of having to put it up so they dogs would not eat it. I have been looking for something else, hmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Michelle. Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wow what an interesting site! My wish list is huge over there. I dream of a sensory room... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freemanfamilyof6 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) My daughter has a hokki stool for school. She used a large ball with feet the prior two years. She likes the stool better. She said bc she can move more on it. I think it is better than the ball also. We have used a inflatable disc at the table some in the past. I notice she stays at the table or desk more on the hokki stool as opposed to the ball. Edited July 26, 2016 by freemanfamilyof6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freemanfamilyof6 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Here is a picture of her using at our school table. She uses at her desk too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Way cool. I am looking for things for next year, especially with DS. DD is perfectly happy hanging upside down or standing on her head or scooting around on her back on the floor while she reads/writes/etc. DS isn't so coordinated but he needs to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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