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Parenting a Literal Child
It's not just a matter of symantics - for some kids, everything is literal. In parenting several kids with FAS/FAE, I've found that you have to be very careful with your instructions - because they'll be followed!
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Taking Charge- Teenagers Talk about Life & Physical Disabilities
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
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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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: Developing Hand Strength with Strength Putties and Therasaurs
It is important for children with fine motor delays to gain as much hand strength and dexterity as possible because it makes all other skills much easier to learn. A set of Tactile Putties or Therasaurs are perfect for children who need to improve their fine motor skills. As each level becomes easy, go to the next level up. Strong and limber hands help all fine motor skills.