Some autistic children and adults seek out rocking. Broda's gliders give that motion a sturdy, contained home, with locks that hold the seat still for sitting and standing.
Many autistic kids are more at ease when things happen the same way each time. A Broda glider moves along the same smooth arc on every swing, and your son controls the pace. Broda's Comfort Tension Seating shapes around his body, and soft foam padding lines the frame, so the chair feels supportive under him. A steady motion he can start and stop himself gives him some say in how he settles.
A moving seat can be unsteady at the exact moment someone sits or stands, and some children get up without warning. The adult Tranquille locks itself as a person sits down or rises, so the seat stays put during those moments. The child-size Aspire has a lock an adult sets, useful while your son is still learning to wait for the chair to stop.
On rough days a chair may get kicked, scratched or pushed. Broda makes each glider frame from 16-gauge steel with a powder-coated finish and gives that frame a 10-year warranty. The cushions are fluid-resistant, so spills and accidents wipe away. Rear wheels let an adult roll the empty chair aside when a room needs clearing quickly.
Prices are Broda's MSRP for the base chair. Size, options and accessories change the final price.
From $1,426.71MSRP
Sized for younger children, with seat widths of 12 to 16 inches and seat heights of 10 to 14 inches so small feet touch down. An adult controls the glide lock, handy during transitions or a task that needs stillness.
From $1,417.99MSRP
For teens and adults on the spectrum. The seat locks automatically as someone sits or stands, and a caregiver lock can switch the glide off. Seat widths of 18 or 20 inches and a 250 lb rating fit many teens and adults.
An occupational therapist who knows your son's sensory profile is the right person to judge whether a glider suits him. They can watch a trial, note whether the motion settles or excites him, and suggest when the lock should be on. Measure hip width, thigh length and floor-to-knee height while he sits. Recheck the fit at least once a year, and sooner if he grows quickly or starts using the chair in a new setting.
Many families pay privately. Insurance or a public program may help when a doctor, therapist or ATP documents why the person needs the chair. Whether it is covered depends on the plan. Our written quote lists the exact model and options, so it can go straight into that paperwork. Facilities, care organizations and multi-unit buyers can ask us about partner pricing.
Some autistic children like rocking or swaying, and a glider gives that motion a steady, contained place. Whether it suits your child depends on their sensory needs, which an occupational therapist can assess. It is a chair, and it works alongside whatever supports your child already has.
Yes. Broda's Tranquille is the adult model, with 18 or 20 inch seats, a 26 or 32 inch back height and a 250 lb rating. It locks by itself as someone sits or stands, which adds steadiness when a grown man or woman gets up in a hurry.
Pick a spot with clear floor space around the base, away from loud appliances and busy doorways. A quiet corner of the living room or bedroom often works. Rear wheels let an adult move the empty chair when a different spot turns out better, and the lock keeps it still while you try a new place.
This guide is general product information, not medical advice. Chair features are described as Broda designs them. Choose seating together with the person's doctor, therapist or ATP.
Product photos © Broda Seating, used with permission. Broda® and model names are trademarks of their owner.
Call with the person's diagnosis, height and weight, and where they will sit most of the day. We will tell you which Broda chairs fit and send a written quote.
