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Parenting a Literal Child
It's not just a matter of symantics - for some kids, everything is literal. In parenting several kids with FAS/FAE, I've found that you have to be very careful with your instructions - because they'll be followed!
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Comfort-Grip Cutlery - Dinner Fork
Lightweight, soft, contoured
Stainless steel utensils feature handles designed for hands with limited grasping ability. Lightweight, soft and contoured so that there is no irritation to pressure points. Handles have a soft, rubbery, non-slip surface. Angled utensils reduce wrist stress and provide easy use for those with limited upper extremity motion. The Rocker Knife allows single-handed cutting of foods with a rocking motion. The Roller Knife has a sharp rolling blade which allows single-handed cutting. All utensils are dishwasher safe.
| T1139-B |
Typical Access Profile
Auditory Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Hearing Hyper-Acute |
Vision Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Vision |
Gross Motor All Some Few Not Using Gross Motor |
Fine Motor All Some Few Not Using Fine Motor |
Developmental Age Range 0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 13 and Over |
Language Typical Some Spoken Receptive Only Sign Assistive/Augmentitive Not Using Language |
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Bubble Tumblers can help develop self-feeding skills
One way to help kids develop good self-feeding skills is to offer play activities that build the fine motor skills needed when eating.
,A child playing with a No-Spill Bubble Tumbler is using the same motions that are needed handling cutlery. The motions mimic bringing food to the mouth, and by blowing bubbles, the child develops more controlled mouth movement.
,Plus, you get all those pretty bubbles!