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Preschool Art Activity Tips For Children With Visual Impairments
With small adaptations, children with visual impairments can participate fully in art activities.
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Occupational Therapy: Chubbi Stump Crayons and the Palmer Grasp
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
These crayons are perfect for children with small hands and for children using a palmer (whole hand) grasp. They are excellent quality with strong true colour. Of course they are nontoxic, although kids should not snack on them! They are not washable so you don't want them used on the walls. Virtually unbreakable.
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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!