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25. How did Add-A-Bands evolve?

I shared the same frustration many parents and therapists have when trying to keep a child's legs in a supportive position for good positioning and movement. I had been aware of the difficulties with positioning and movement facing children who have excessive flexibility for a very long time since my sister had been born with Down syndrome years ago, and I realized her movement difficulties were largely due to her flexibility. One day, years later, I was working with a child who was unable to stay on his hands and knees without the support I was giving him. I was determined to find an easy, unrestricted way to prevent his legs from slipping out from underneath him while allowing the option for movement i.e. initially rocking back and forth on hands and knees and ultimately creeping forward.