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My Other Brother Daryl
An ironic look at special education from TASH Newsletter, December 1987. "A Case For Teaching Functional Skills". A well-written cautionary tale that teachers should read.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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DYNA-FORM-IT Putty, Beige
Form your own grip or impression on anything
Dyna-Form-It Putty is a rubber compound in putty-like form that can be used to create customized and personalized handle shapes and grips for eating utensils, dressing aids, grooming aids, door knobs, drawer pulls, latches, keys, reachers, tongs, triggers, grips, rails, canes, crutches, golf clubs, tennis racquets and many other items. The compound is used right out of the can, requires no mixing, is not sticky and sets in 24 hours-providing a non-toxic finished product. When set, it is tough and durable, will not crack, chip or peel and is dishwasher safe and autoclavable. Dyna-Form-It Putty is available in five colors in a 4 ounce (113 gm) net weight metal can. Instructions are included.
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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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Sound Puzzle Box Ideal For Children With Down Syndrome and Other Special Needs
Shape sorters present a special challenge for a cognitively young child or a blind child. Here are some time-tested techniques for teaching shape fitting and matching.
Start playing by dumping the pieces out of the Sound Puzzle Box. Place the pieces in upside down so that they 'squeak' on the way out. Beginning with dumping builds the initial recognition of the objects 'belonging' inside the box, initial grasping skills, and cause and effect .
Next, cover all holes but the circle. Show the child how to put the circle piece in to the circle hole. When the circle is mastered, use the other shapes. Next offer two holes and shapes, then three.
This technique lets children choose from a manageable number of possibilities.
This toy does not require sight, and the pieces are a good size for most children.