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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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Hand Gym Excercise Unit
Arthritis patients improve strength and agility
This therapeutic hand exerciser helps users improve strength, dexterity and range of motion, using isometric and resistive movements while the hand is positioned for optimal functioning. Finger joints can be exercised individually or together. Designed for people with arthritis, partial paralysis, MS, spinal cord injuries, or those recovering from hand surgery.** It measures 5 1/2"x6 1/2"x7 1/2" (14x17x19 cm) and weighs 12 oz. (340 gm). Includes a 30-page instruction booklet with over two dozen illustrations. Instruction booklet is also available in German, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian.
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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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PLAY Tip
Take extra care handling kids with hypotonia!
Children with hypotonia (low muscle tone) often have loose ligiments supporting their joints. Extra care must be taken not to pull too hard on children's limbs. For example - If a child who can't stand independantly is pulled to stand by the hands, it is possible to dislocate a shoulder or elbow.
Any tender, swollen, or protected joints in children with hypotonia should be seen by a doctor right away!