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Teaching Children with Serious Cerebral Palsy About Scanning

Using Clicker 4 to teach children the scan method of accessing a computer.

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Exer-Twist Exerciser

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

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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Exer-Twist Exerciser
Exer-Twist Exerciser

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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Assentive Communication Introduction

Clock Communicators are "Low-Tech" augmentative communication devices, meaning you don't need a computer or software to make them work. They are an excellent way to introduce communication and making choices to new switch-users. When starting to work with your child, try taking pictures of the real choices that you want your child to indicate. It also helps to start with pictures and real objects presented. i.e.. Glass of milk on one side, OR banana on the other. Work up from two choices to as many as twelve. Try: pictures of bed, bath, outside, toys, video, food, drink, family members etc.

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