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Debunking four common steryotypes about kids with special needs
Often what is known about disabled children comes from television and movies. This information often is false and exaggerated and leads people to believe in stereotypes. Stereotypes can be destructive to the relationships between children and new, inexperienced caregivers.
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Creative Expression For Students Who Are Blind
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Teaching art to children with visual impairments just got easier! Learn the basics along with five tactile art activities in this short but comprehensive article.
Clarice Klozeman has developed a group of step by step art activities that are fully accessible to children with low vision or blindness.
,Art is a valuable teaching medium, provided teachers understand how information can be successfully conveyed through senses other than sight. In this article, Ms. Klozeman shares her valuable experiance with a range of wonderful projects suitable for grades 4-7.
,Be sure to check out her Inuit soapstone carvings!
Creative Expression for Students Who are Blind
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Teaching switch use to new switch-users!
Teach a new switch user about cause-and-effect by starting with an attractive switch that gives fun feedback itself. Switches that vibrate or play music are reinforcing all by themselves. Good examples are the Musical Bright Plate Switch and the Vibrating Mirror Plate Switch. Once the child understands that their action causes the effect, then you could attach a toy, Mini Fan, AM/FM Radio, Vibrating Pillow, or Tape Player to the switch. The child will soon learn that their touch has a real impact on the world around them!