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Defusing Tactile Defensiveness in Children with Blindness, Autism, Down Syndrome, and More!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Try using the Koosh Switch with children who are tactile defensive, a condition often found in children with blindness, autism, PDD, FAS, and Down syndrome. By hooking a rewarding switch adapted toy up to the switch, children will be immediately rewarded for touching the Koosh. A Switch Adapted Bubble Blower would be a real treat!
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