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The Ballad Of Special Eddie
A classic of "Special" humour. Read it and weep... and laugh.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Food Bumpers, White Plastic Fits Plate Diameters 9" to 11" (23 to 28 cm)
Food Bumpers provide walls against which food may be pushed onto forks or spoons.
Food guards are ideal for those who want to use conventional tableware, but have difficulty getting food onto utensils. They are practical for people who tend to push food off the plate because of lack of coordination. These sanitary food bumpers clip onto any circular dinner plate. They provide walls against which food may be pushed onto forks or spoons. Dishwasher safe and autoclavable. Colored food bumpers may be used for identification of individuals or dietary restrictions. Fit plate diameters from 9" to 11". Bumpers are designed for people who want to use their regular dishes but need help getting food onto the cutlery. Bumpers easily clip onto any round plate.
| T1105-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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Crystal Drop Ball: Sensory Integration and Balance
Try sitting the child cross-legged on a ball. Hold their hips firmly, and slowly roll the ball from the center out in the forward directions on a gentle angle.
Watch to see how (and if) the child compensates for the new angle of their trunk. We want to see the chin tip back towards level with the floor. This signifies the understanding that "upright" is not always determined by the position of the hips relative to the floor, but rather is cued by the relation of the inner ears to the floor.
Prompt the child to "sit up straight" both with verbal and demonstrative cues. Once the rolling forward is mastered, work on backwards, side-to-side, and in a gentle circular motion. The see-through ball adds extra fun!