My ld daughter has depth perception difficulties and is extremely uncomfortable on stairs. Does anyone have ideas how we can help her navigate stairs at her school more easily? She has to use stairs that are in an open, 2-story commons area. She thinks the stairs are the worst part of her day at school. I would appreciate any input! Thanks!
Re: Depth perception
I hate stairs too. Especially steep ones. I like to walk with my hand on the shoulder of the person in front of me. If your daughter walks to class with a friend, perhaps she can confide in her and walk down the stairs this way.
Also if she carries a heavy backpack, that might contribute to her uneasiness and feeling off balance. It might be easier to carry a book bag with handles.
Re: Depth perception
My sisters daughter has this problem also we had them put fluorescent tape at the edge of each stair (all the way across) this helps her alot! It was put on any bars between doors and railings. If you would like more ideas e-mail me and I will have my sister get back to you she has had many good ideas for her daughter.
I am wondering if the school has any other method for kids to get to
and from the second floor - thinking if they have students in wheelchairs.
I subbed at a school where an aide helped one boy take his wheelchair
down some stairs, he can walk for short periods. He would leave a class
several minutes before the regular class. He would walk down the stairs
holding onto the railing and the aide would carry his chair down - all before
the thundering herd would arrive.
My sophomore daughter is a 504 student for two chronic health problems, one of which is asthma. It is written in her 504 plan that she is never to be counted tardy
as rushing between buildings in cold air can bring on an asthma attack. Another option would be to let her out of class early so she has the time to get to the next class without rushing.
I would talk to the school and see what you can work up for a plan to help
your daughter navigate the stairs.
Anne