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My Other Brother Daryl
An ironic look at special education from TASH Newsletter, December 1987. "A Case For Teaching Functional Skills". A well-written cautionary tale that teachers should read.
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Hydrotherapy: The Comfort Mat, Comfort At The Pool
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
The Comfort Mat cannot be used without supervision in the water, it is a fun float but not a lifesaving float. It really shines NEAR the pool where the "skin-density" specific material feels warm and non-clammy to the touch. Makes showering off more pleasant for everyone.
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Q: Can my child make the reciprocal (bicycling) motion with their legs while seated upright?
A: Perhaps straps on the pedals are enough to keep the feet on the pedals throughout the entire trip around. If we need more help, then a Journey model provides incredible torso support, and it shifts the angle of the reciprocating leg motion towards that back where many children can handle it better.