Concealable Helmet For Seizure-Prone Individuals.

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Cosmetically acceptable helmet which can be worn under a cap, wig, or other inconspicuous headwear by individuals who are seizure-prone. Describes development and fabrication of a lightweight, well fitting, well ventilated, easy to clean and cosmetically acceptable (inconspicuous) helmet for persons who are prone to have seizures or to fall. Discusses tests of materials, and vacuum-form construction of the helmet on a plaster cast of the client's head, using two layers of Pelite polyethelene foam sandwiching rubber strips, with cut out strips for ventilation. Includes drawings and references. Briefly evaluates efficacy of the helmet. SKILLS REQUIRED: Moldmaking. Plastics. AUTHOR: Meuller, J L TITLE: Unmasking Abilities Hidden by Developmental Conditions REF: Washington DC: George Washington University Job Development Laboratory: p 49-54 NARIC CALL NUMBER: 04979 PAGES (including cover): 7 1980.