Leckey EAS Early Activity System

The Early Activity System is designed to be used as part of a programme of early intervention to maximise a child’s future potential.
The product consists of a number of soft, bright rolls, wedges, straps and supports, which when used in combination with the Activity Development Programme by therapists and parents, enhance the development of babies and young infants.
Early Intervention can help with physical, cognitive and sensory development, and can help to maximise a child’s future potential.
Includes:
early development programme;
play mat, sitting support;
trunk wedge;
head support;
2 positioning straps;
2 medium rolls;
2 small rolls, and
Squiggles duffle bag
The supine position (or back lying) is the first developmental stage for babies. In this posture baby learns
the building blocks for more complicated postures.
Back lying supports cognitive development as it is the first stage in  the awareness of cause and effect play.
The prone position (or tummy lying) is next.  The Early Activity System’s modular components mean you can
easily adapt the system to suit the posture you are working on.
Tummy lying supports cognitive development as hands and eyes start to learn to work together,
and spatial awareness is emerging.
Floor sitting supports physical development by stabilising the pelvis and trunk, allowing the arms and
hands to be free.
Sitting is encouraged through the use of the horseshoe support, but additional back and head support can be
provided using the rolls and straps for those who find this a challenging position.
Floor sitting supports sensory development, as the ability to use their hands more freely enables children to explore a wider variety of textures, shapes and sizes.
Hands and knees supports physical development because children are supporting their body weight against gravity, trengthening muscles which may be used for movement later on.
Floor sitting supports cognitive development by enabling children to realise that when upright, their world is 3-dimensional.
Hands and knees supports cognitive development by helping children to understand the relationship between their body and their environment – spatial awareness.
Hands and knees supports sensory development by encouraging weight bearing through extended arms
and open palms.