News: Activity Table Helps Children with Autism Develop Motor Skills and Independence

An activity table designed for a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) also works for children with autism and other disabilities. When the Soroka family learned their son had SMA and would be confined to a wheelchair, they were determined that he should have toys that worked for him. Marc Soroka spent nine months and $15,000 to design an Activity Table for Jack. The MotorSkills Activity Center allows children to learn motor skills, independence, and to have fun. The activity center includes sound and large controls that are easy to use. The activity table provides intervention for children with autism, so with sponsorship from the Autism Society, several tables will be built and provided to various therapy centers.

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