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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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Exer-Twist Exerciser, Extra pair 3" (76mm) diam. grips
This device allows individuals to exercise the muscles of the hand, wrist, arm, chest and shoulders.
This device allows individuals to exercise the muscles of the hand, wrist, arm and, isometrically, the chest and shoulders. To use, simply twist it as if wringing out a wet towel. Resistance is easily adjusted for progressive exercise. Larger snap-on hand grips will provide extra support to hand structures or accommodate limited hand closure. Measures 7 3/4" long x 1 1/2" diameter. Weighs 4 oz. (113 gm).
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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
Another fun game to play at home with a PhysioBall
To encourage a child to reach across the midline (reach past the center of their body) try seating them on a physiotherapy ball in the kitchen and ask them to pick large magnetic shapes off of the refrigerator with the far-side hand.