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Taking Charge- Teenagers Talk about Life & Physical Disabilities

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A self-help book for teens with physical disabilities

A self-help book for teens with physical disabilities, Taking Charge is written by a team of three professionals in consultation with fifteen teenagers. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by teens with physical disabilities, Taking Charge delivers a positive message that will encourage them to work through their difficulties, recognize their abilities, and reach for their dreams. Kay Harris Driegsman, Ph.D., Elinor L. Zaslow, M.A., Jennifer D' Zmura- Rechsteiner, M.A. 164 pages, 7" X 10" 30 photographs

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Taking Charge- Teenagers Talk about Life & Physical Disabilities

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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A great indoor/outdoor toy, especially for children with mild balance and coordination issues or general developmental delays. Start with simply bouncing in place and then work up to real bouncing. The strong kinesthetic stimulation can help some children with autism "click" into attentiveness. Good for indoor winter exercise in cold northern climes.

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