Vecta Sensory Station User's Guide

Vecta Sensory Station User's Guide

Sensory Is Our Specialty

SPECIAL NEEDS 800 - 467 - 6222 [email protected]

VECTA MOBILE SENSORY STATIONS

V E C T A MO B I L E S E N S O R Y S T A T I O N S

The Vec t a Mob i l e Sensor y St a t i on i s i dea l where space i s a t a premi um. I t turns any room i nto a re l ax i ng , d i s t r ac t i ng and empower i ng Mu l t i -Sensor y Room. I t s mi n ima l footpr i nt makes th i s per fec t for c l ass rooms , bedrooms , l i v i ng a reas , and med i ca l f ac i l i t i es . Appropr i a te for a l l ages and ab i l i t i es . A l l our equ i pment i s LED and des i gned for ease of use and ma i ntenance . Each Vec t a i nc l udes our hosp i t a l -gr ade d i s i nfec t ant spr ay to c l ean a l l the equ i pment and the ca r t . Vec t as can be ut i l i zed i n a va r i et y of ways . They can be used to ca lm anx i et i es i n s t ress fu l s i tua t i ons by prov i d i ng a un i que d i s t r ac t i on i n a busy env i ronment . By reduc i ng the speed of the equ i pment , you wi l l c rea te a re l ax i ng a tmosphere for pa t i ent s and the i r f ami l i es . I f you need to a l er t a l etha rg i c per son , you can i nc rease the speed of the equ i pment , p l ay upbea t mus i c and of fer more engagement between the pa t i ent and the equ i pment . Vec t as a re of ten used as a d i s t r ac t i on too l dur i ng d i f f i cu l t or pa i nfu l med i ca l procedures . D i rec t the focus towa rds the beaut i fu l l i ght s and sounds of the Vec t a dur i ng these t imes .

There a re three mode l s of t fh Vec t as - De l uxe (9VCTAD) , De l i ght (9VCTAH) , Fu l l (9VCTAH) . See our webs i te for more i nforma t i on (www. spec i a l needs toys . com/usa ) .

SNAP Projector Plug in Vecta main power cord and Projector will come on. You can unplug this at the back of the projector if not beneficial. Attach magnetic Projector Wheel to rotator. Choose the speed of the rotation with dial located on the front of the rotator. For calming, choose abstract wheel (Liquid Wheel show below). For alerting, choose a picture wheel (found on our website). Projector can be pivoted to project on any wall. The side knobs can be used to angle the projector on the ceiling or floor.

Bubble or Hurricane Tubes

Visual Distraction

Focal point of any Vecta Station.

Plug in Vecta main power cord and tubes will come on. LED lights gradually change colors. Bubbles/Beads (Hurricane) circulate through tube. Base of tubes provides a jack for the Ball Switch (included), Speed Dial for pump control & jack for a Color Controller (Deluxe & Delight)

Fiber Optics

Visual, Tactile Sensory Stimulation

Plug in Vecta main power cord and Fiber Optic Spray will come on. LED lights gradually change colors. Offer the strands for a captivating visual and tactile experience. Lay them on the individual for a calming weighted benefit. Play with the strands; "comb" them, braid them, use the ends for therapeutic brushing techniques. Strands should never be mouthed.

Ball Switch

Aroma Diffuser

Control of Bubbles or Beads (Hurricane) in Tubes.

Olfactory Sensory Input

Textured Sensory Ball Switch provides tactile input as well as control. Plug the Ball Switch into the jack at the base of the Bubble or Hurricane Tube. Squeeze the Ball Switch - Bubbles/Beads stop. Squeeze again and Bubbles/Beads flow again. Ball Switch doubles as a stress ball to calm and relax individual.

This diffuser is fan-based so no heat or water is necessary to diffuse the essential oils into your room. Add a few drops to the included filter and attach to the bottom of this diffuser (see manufacturer's directions). Additional filters are available. Scents can nurture moods; Lavender (calm); Peppermint (alerting); Orange (hunger).

Stereo

Use music to soothe anxious individuals. Controls are in the rear of the cart. Pop in your favorite CD, connect your phone or tablet with aux cord or use the radio when possible. Two high-quality speakers are installed in the front of the Vecta behind the tube. Auditory Stimulation

VECTA Engagement Suggest i ons These a re on l y sugges t i ons and shou l d not be taken as med i ca l , ther apeut i c or educat i ona l adv i ce for t reatment or cure of any med i ca l cond i t i on . Ca lml y and s l owl y , present the VECTA to the i nd i v i dua l and ask i f they wou l d l i ke you to turn i t on . Remember tha t when p l ugg i ng the VECTA i n , a l l the equ i pment wi l l turn on a t the same t ime and speeds may va r y depend i ng on the prev i ous user . I t i s sugges ted tha t you turn the VECTA away f rom the i nd i v i dua l ' s d i rec t l i ne of s i ght so not to s t a r t l e them.

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Ad j us t the speed of the Bubb l e or Hur r i cane Tube to the i nd i v i dua l ' s preference or need . Not i ce the i r reac t i on to the speed you choose and ad j us t unt i l you reach the des i red s t a te . Pos i t i on the Pro j ec tor image where i t can eas i l y be seen by the i nd i v i dua l . Be awa re of the ang l e of the l ens so you do not sh i ne i t i n the i nd i v i dua l ' s eyes . I t may be bes t to a lways unp l ug the power sour ce of the pro j ec tor ( a t the back of the pro j ec tor ) a f ter us i ng the VECTA . Se l ec t the appropr i a te Pro j ec tor Whee l and a t t ach i t to the magnet i c rot a tor ( sma l l wh i te box a t the top of the pro j ec tor -b l ack magnet i c whee l ) . Ad j us t the speed of the Pro j ec tor to the i nd i v i dua l ' s preference or des i red s t a te . Of fer the F i ber Opt i c Spr ay to the i nd i v i dua l . A l l ow them to man i pu l a te the s t r ands wi th the i r hands or feet . Lay s t r and on l ap or a round shou l der s for we i ghted benef i t . Of fer the opt i on of mus i c , i f appropr i a te . Mi ght be good to have an aux cord on hand for phone and t ab l et use of s tereo . Consu l t wi th med i ca l and/or educa t i ona l profess i ona l s and/or pa rent s /gua rd i ans rega rd i ng the use of the Aroma ther apy D i f fuser . Some do not to l er a te sme l l s we l l . For add i t i ona l t r a i n i ng , p l ease cont ac t us for on l i ne or on- s i te Mu l t i -Sensor y Env i ronment Tr a i n i ng wi th Dr . Anthony McCrov i t z . 800-467-6222 or Ka ren@t fhusa . com

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