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"You Don't Have Words to Describe What I Experience" - What Does Autism Feel Like?
The sensory experience of individuals with autism based on first hand accounts.
From the Geneva Centre.
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Special Diet Resources From Kitchenlink
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
A great collection of special diet resources can be found at KitchenLink.
Do you have a child with an food allergy? Or a child at special risk for food-borne illness due to a fragile medical condition? Or even a swallowing disorder? If you do, or you have a child with any other special diet requirment, then this is the site for you.
It features links to helpful websites, mailing lists, and recipe banks.
Special Diet Resources
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Beginning To Use Switch Adapted Toys With Children With Special Needs
Since some children are easily distracted, it is best to remove distractions and setup toys in a manner that will keep the child interested and focused. In order to make a switch adapted toy stand out from the rest of the environment during play, place dark colored toys on a light surface, such as a towel. Place light colored toys on a dark surface. This will make it easier for children to see the cause and effect of pressing the switch activating the toy. There are many switch adapted to choose from - ranging from a cuddly bunny to a fierce dinosaur!