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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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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Glossectomy Feeding Spoon
The Glossectomy Feeding Spoon is used for people who have had surgery of the tongue.
The Glossectomy Feeding Spoon is used for people who have had surgery of the tongue. A "half moon" shaped pusher delivers the food from the bowl when the operating knob is pushed. Made of plastic and stainless steel, the spoon is 6 1/2" (17 cm) long. The bowl is 1" (25 mm) wide x 1 1/8" (29 mm) long. The spoon may be taken apart for cleaning and sterilizing.
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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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Physical Therapy: The Bolster Pony with Mobile Base
Children with Cerebral Palsy often have problems with abduction or scissoring" of the legs. Most positioners are boring and confining. Not the Bolster Pony though! Try setting up an indoor obstacle course with soft pillows to ride the pony through. It adds fun to the physical therapy workout!