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Foster independence and support crucial developmental milestones with the Reflo Smart Cup. Classified as low cost assistive technology, this innovative flow-controlled cup is specifically designed to assist NDIS participants living with Dyspraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, or developmental delays who experience challenges with independent hydration and oral motor coordination.
Standard open cups present a high risk of spills for individuals with tremors or poor hand-eye coordination, often leading to a reliance on "sippy" cups or spouted bottles. However, prolonged use of spouted cups requires a suckling motion that can impede speech development, alter swallowing mechanics, and affect dental health. The Reflo Smart Cup bridges this gap perfectly. Featuring a patented internal insert, it slows the delivery of liquid to a manageable pace while allowing the user to drink from any point along the 360-degree rim. This mimics the mechanics of a standard adult cup without the suction requirement, promoting correct tongue placement, oral motor strengthening, and dignified self-feeding.
How This Device Supports NDIS Participants
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Oral Motor Development: Promotes natural sipping and swallowing mechanics, supporting speech therapy goals by eliminating the prolonged suckling associated with traditional spout or straw cups.
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Fine Motor Compensation: The internal flow-control insert slows the delivery of liquid, reducing the risk of choking, gagging, or large spills for participants with tremors, dysmetria, or poor hand-eye coordination.
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Promoting Independence: Empowers users to drink from a standard-looking open cup without physical assistance from a carer, building confidence and self-feeding capacity.
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Sensory & Cognitive Transition: Provides a predictable, controlled flow that helps participants with sensory processing differences or cognitive delays safely and calmly transition to regular drinkware.
Key Features & Benefits
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360-Degree Open Rim: Allows the participant to drink from any edge, reinforcing normal drinking mechanics and reducing the cognitive load of finding a specific spout.
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Patented Flow-Control Insert: Regulates the speed of the beverage at virtually any angle, preventing the user from becoming overwhelmed by a rush of liquid.
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No-Suction Design: Liquid flows freely upon tilting, protecting dental alignment and supporting the correct tongue resting posture required for clear speech.
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Transparent Visual Aid: The clear design allows both the user and the carer to see the liquid volume inside, assisting with spatial awareness and visual tracking during the tilting motion.
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Durable & Splash-Resistant: While not entirely spill-proof if dropped, the insert significantly slows spills if knocked over, protecting clothing and therapy spaces.
Meticulous Specifications
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Product Type: Adaptive Flow-Control Cup
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Brand: Reflo
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Quantity: 2-Pack
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Colour: Clear
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Material: High-quality, BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free plastic
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Capacity (With Insert): Approx. 177ml (6 oz)
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Capacity (Without Insert): Approx. 295ml (10 oz)
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Feature: 360-Degree Drinking Edge
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Safety: No small moving parts or buttons
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Care Instructions: Top-rack dishwasher safe
Package Includes
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2 x Reflo Smart Cups (Clear)
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2 x Reflo G2 Flow-Control Inserts
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2 x User Instruction Sheets
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 - Personal Care And Safety
- Support Item Number:
03_090000911_0103_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.