National Geographic
Gross Motor Balance Stepping Stones & Beams | NDIS Sensory Aid
Gross Motor Balance Stepping Stones & Beams | NDIS Sensory Aid
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NDIS Goals & Independence
- Non-Slip Rubber Base & Textured Surface: Engineered with full rubberised rim grips and textured tops to ensure safe, stable footing across indoor and outdoor surfaces.
- Supports Motor Planning & Dynamic Balance: Facilitates deliberate foot placement, balance reactions, and core engagement to improve everyday coordination and gait stability.
- Graded Heights & Connecting Beams: Multiple set options offer varied elevations and connecting beam pathways to continuously challenge and scaffold developmental milestones.
- Durable 150 lb Weight Capacity: Robust, lightweight construction safely supports children and teens up to 150 lbs (68 kg) through daily movement therapy.
- Modular Stackable Storage: Nesting design allows fast, compact pack-down and transport between home, clinic rooms, and school sensory environments.
Supports That Work Together
The National Geographic Balance Stepping Stones and Balance Beams collection is an assistive gross motor and sensory regulation tool engineered to build postural stability, dynamic balance, motor planning (praxis), and bilateral coordination. For NDIS participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing differences, Developmental Coordination Disorder (dyspraxia), or lower-limb weakness, learning to judge distances, adjust foot placement, and regulate body movement across variable terrain can be challenging. This modular balance system transforms home, clinic, and school floor spaces into safe, structured movement pathways that support paediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy goals.
Crafted from durable, lightweight plastic with full perimeter non-slip rubber bases and textured stepping surfaces, each piece provides secure foot traction across hard floors, carpets, and outdoor grass. Available in four distinct configurations—including a 6-Piece Set, 10-Piece Set, 12-Piece Jumbo Stepping Stones Set (featuring three graded heights), and a 12-Piece Beams & Stones Obstacle Course (4 stones, 4 straight beams, and 4 curved beams)—the system supports users up to 150 lbs (68 kg). Sets include active engagement tools such as interactive spinners or colour-matching foam dice with guided activity cards, allowing therapists and parents to scaffold challenge levels, provide proprioceptive feedback, and design customised sensory obstacle courses.
How This Device Supports NDIS Participants
- Dynamic Balance & Postural Control: Stepping across elevated, angled platforms strengthens ankle stabilisers, knee alignment, and core musculature, reducing uncoordinated gait patterns and trip hazards in daily life.
- Motor Planning & Spatial Awareness: Moving between varied heights and distances requires deliberate motor planning (praxis) and depth perception, assisting participants with dyspraxia to organise body movements purposefully.
- Proprioceptive & Vestibular Sensory Input: Weight-shifting, stepping, and jumping provide joint compression and vestibular stimulation, supporting sensory diets aimed at calming nervous system arousal and improving task focus.
- Flexible Therapy Scaffolding: Modular pieces can be spaced close together for beginners or spread wider and paired with the included dice, activity cards, or spinner to integrate executive-function sequencing and colour recognition into physical movement.
Key Features & Benefits
- Non-Slip Rubber Perimeter Base: Grips firmly to floorboards, tiles, carpet, and outdoor turf to prevent slipping during active weight transitions.
- Textured Tactile Stepping Surface: Enhances foot grip while providing gentle tactile feedback through socks or bare feet.
- Graded Heights & Multi-Piece Formats: Available in tiered heights and curved/straight beam combinations to suit diverse therapy and developmental stages.
- Supports up to 150 lbs (68 kg): Sturdy, impact-resistant plastic construction accommodates toddlers, children, and young adolescents.
- Space-Saving Stackable Design: Nests neatly together for compact storage in therapy clinic cupboards or easy transport between home, school, and community sessions.
- Interactive Game Accessories Included: Sets feature either an active spinner dial or foam dice with 4 instructional play-and-learn cards to make structured therapy exercises engaging.
Meticulous Specifications
- Brand: National Geographic (Blue Marble)
- Product Type: Gross Motor Balance Stones and Obstacle Course Set
- Available Variant Configurations: 6-Piece Set, 10-Piece Set, 12-Piece Jumbo Set, 12-Piece Beams & Stones Set
- Material: Heavy-duty moulded plastic with rubber non-slip bases
- Weight Capacity: Up to 150 lbs (approx. 68 kg) on 12-Piece configurations
- Safety Features: Non-slip rubber perimeter base, textured foot surface
- Colours: Multi-colour bright assortment
- Design: Stackable and nestable for transport and storage
- Included Accessories: Spinner dial (6-Piece and 10-Piece sets) or Foam Dice with 4 Activity Cards (12-Piece sets)
- Usage Environment: Indoor and outdoor (not recommended on wet surfaces)
Package Includes
- 6-Piece Variant: 6 x Textured Stepping Stones (in 6 bright colours), 1 x Spinner Game Dial
- 10-Piece Variant: 10 x Textured Stepping Stones (in 6 bright colours), 1 x Spinner Game Dial
- 12-Piece Jumbo Variant: 12 x Stepping Stones (3 graded heights), 1 x Foam Colour Dice, 4 x Play & Learn Activity Cards
- 12-Piece Beams & Stones Variant: 4 x Stepping Stones, 4 x Straight Balance Beams, 4 x Curved Balance Beams, 1 x Foam Colour Dice, 4 x Play & Learn Activity Cards
Funding & Eligibility
This product is designed to support daily living goals and is generally compliant with Core - Consumables funding.
- Support Item Name: Low Cost AT - Communication Or Cognitive Support
- Support Item Number:
03_222100911_0124_1_1 - Budget Category: Core - Consumables
How to Order:
- Plan Managed: Add to cart and select "NDIS Checkout". This generates a formal tax invoice for your Plan Manager to pay via email.
- Self Managed: Purchase online for an instant tax invoice, or use "NDIS Checkout" if you prefer an invoice to upload to the MyPlace portal before paying.
- NDIA (Agency) Managed: Use the "NDIS Checkout" to generate a quote. We will then arrange a service booking (endorsement might be required).
*Participant's funding eligibility is subject to their individual NDIS plan goals.