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What Exactly Are Autism And PDD?

Did you know that autism and PDD occur four times more often in boys than girls? Want to learn more? Check out this short but thorough overview from NICHCY.

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Children with Tourette Syndrome - A Parents' Guide

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An up-to-date guide for families

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects 100 000 to 250 000 children in the United States. Symptoms include multiple tics and involuntary vocalisations, and usually emerge in children between the ages of four and ten. Children With Tourette Syndrome explains the disorder, including its symptoms, causes, and medications, as well as the disorders which are commonly linked with it. Other chapters cover family life, education, advocacy, and legal rights. Tracy Haerle, editor Foreword by Jim Eisenreich 340 pages, 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"

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Children with Tourette Syndrome - A Parents' Guide

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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Occupational Therapy: Chubbi Stump Crayons and the Palmer Grasp

These crayons are perfect for children with small hands and for children using a palmer (whole hand) grasp. They are excellent quality with strong true colour. Of course they are nontoxic, although kids should not snack on them! They are not washable so you don't want them used on the walls. Virtually unbreakable.

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