EZ-On vs Roosevelt for my houdini?

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mtwheezer

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Hi,
My almost 12 yo son has Down Syndrome and Autism, is non-verbal and while he is low-functioning, he is smart enough to get in and out of everything. and we are having behavior probs with him. He has started unbuckling his seat belt, and moving in back of SUV. He moves seats, puts on next seatbelt, etc. He has also started throwing his toys into the front seat and climbing after them, rolling down windows, pulling my hair while I'm driving. In town, we pull over, redirect, etc. but on the turnpike, no place safe to do this.
I've spent most of the morning reading posts in here and reading about the EZ-On and Roosevelt. Where does the EZ-on fasten on the child? Can they reach it? Can anyone tell me pros/cons of each one? Or is there another product out there that I haven't found? He doesn't need the head support of the Roosevelt. And I know he'll hate either one. They use a harness on him on the bus which he unbuckles, but the aide sits with him and redirects him.
I really appreciate any help.
Layne's Mom
 
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spokaneCPST

spokaneCPST

CPST Instructor
I would look at the EZ-on with floor mounts. You can get a vest that fastens in back, which will not allow him to access the zippers. Here is the vest: http://www.ezonpro.com/products/familyVehicle/adjustableVest/103z.shtml

Then you could get the floor mounts installed in your car http://www.ezonpro.com/products/familyVehicle/floorMount.shtml This would make it (nearly) impossible for him to get out of his seat while you are driving.

I am afraid he would figure out how to undo the chest and crotch buckles on the Roosevelt and you would be right back where you started.

EzOn is very helpful with their products - I would call them for more info.
 
Judi

Judi

CPST/Firefighter
I agree. He will get out of the Roosevelt. It does not need the gead part, just so you know. I would go ez on with the back zipper as well.
 
M

mtwheezer

New member
Thanks for the quick replies. I appreciate the insight and help. We've decided to go with the EZ-On and floor tethers.
Now...if I could only recover my gym membership card he managed to get out a window yesterday...... ain't life grand?:)
Layne's Mom
 

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