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Views From Our Shoes - Growing Up With a Brother or Sister with Special Needs

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'I can't imagine having a plain old sister,' Ryan Clearwater, age ten.

Ryan and 44 other siblings share their experiences - the good and bad aspects, as well as many thoughtful observations. Ranging in age from four to eighteen, all the children have siblings with special needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays and more. David L. Meyar, ed. 106 pp.

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Views From Our Shoes - Growing Up With a Brother or Sister with Special Needs

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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Adapted Art: Painting with Crayon Brix

Crayon Brix can be painted with if dipped in water or used dry like a pastel. The shape provides a change and a new challenge for budding artists. If your child has trouble with traditional cylindrical crayons - these may be easier to handle. 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. And do use a smock!

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