Special Seating:

An Illustrated Guide

Revised Edition

By Jean Anne Zollars, PT, DPT, MA

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About the Book

Special Seating: An Illustrated Guide Revised Edition can be used by anyone involved in the seating process: from beginners through people who consider themselves experts. It has been referred to by seating specialists as an "indispensable resource" and an "essential item for every seating clinician's toolbox".

Jean Anne published her first edition of Special Seating: An Illustrated Guide in 1996 following her work with people with disabilities in countries ranging from Malaysia to the United States. At that time there was not a guide to assess and design appropriate seating and mobility systems for people with disabilities. She wrote the book to fill that void.

In 2010 Jean Anne revised and expanded her work. The revised edition provides:

  • A step-by-step process to evaluate and design seating/mobility systems
  • Easy-to-read text and clear illustrations
  • A new chapter on seating and mobility considerations for people with specific conditions
  • Review of current best practices and research from seating experts worldwide
  • Emphasis on "hand simulation"
  • More ideas using simulation with materials
  • New design ideas, guidelines and fitting tips
  • Updated assessment forms
  • Innovative ideas for people working in less-resourced settings

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Special Offer: Receive a free educational video when you buy any product containing a printed copy of Special Seating: An Illustrated Guide! Join Jean Anne Zollars, PT, DPT, MA and Jamie Noon, seating designer, as they take you through a seating assessment and design with a child with cerebral palsy and spastic/athetoid quadriplegia.

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Book Testimonials

“Jean Anne successfully brings back the essence of special seating. She has married the skills of the artisan with the knowledge of the scientist. Special Seating: An Illustrated Guide provides a comprehensive guide to the process of providing special seating. Most notably, it successfully provides guidance for the difficult step of going from simulation to defining the seating system. This book should be read by all clinicians and technicians providing seating systems. It is a must for anyone new to the field.”
Dave Cooper

Rehab. Technician, Sunny Hill Hospital for Children Vancouver, British Columbia

In this user friendly book, Jean Anne Zollars details the art and skills required for seating, especially in relation to the more severely disabled population. The book is detailed and comprehensive, still stressing the importance of considering the whole person in the context of his environment. The illustrations and case reports clarify and enhance understanding of particular points and conditions. In addition, the recommendations serve as a basis for much debate and discussion between experts in the field.
Pauline M Pope

FCSP MSc BA SRP, Consultant Physiotherapist, Surrey, United Kingdom

The art and science of seating are carefully described in this comprehensive volume. The author takes the time to carefully explain everything and encourages the use of a hands-on approach to assessment, something that is often overlooked. This book should be read by everyone involved in assessing clients for seating and wheeled mobility.
Adrienne Falk Bergen

PT ATP, United States

Jean Anne offers an easy to follow, client-focused and problem-solving approach on special seating. There are plenty of innovative ideas for everyone working in less resourced settings. This book is an essential item for every seating clinician’s toolbox!
Elsje Scheffler

BSc Physio BSc Hons (Physio); MSc MedSci (Rehab), South Africa

This book is an indispensable resource for anyone who intends to make seating that is truly safe, appropriate and comfortable for wheelchair riders. As a wheelchair rider, I know first hand how lethal poor posture and pressure distribution are – and how difficult it is to build seating that works. Jean Anne Zollars has provided the reference that I will rely on to do no harm.
Ralf Hotchkiss

Founder and Chief Engineer, Whirlwind Wheelchair International, San Francisco State University

Online Course

Pediatric Seating and Mobility CEU online video course from Clinician's View.

$90 for 4.5 Contact Hours

Join Jean Anne Zollars, PT, DPT, MA and Rose Vallejo, PT, ATP as they take you through the process of assessment, hand simulation, material simulation and wheelchair documentation for children.

On the Clinicians-View.com home page, click CEU Courses, then under Dressing and Positioning, you will see Pediatric Seating and Mobility, or Go directly to the Pediatric Seating and Mobility course description.

Contact

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(505)-266-6908

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inquiries@seatingzollars.com

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