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Developing a Career Makes Life Satisfying
Temple Grandin, on of the formost voices in the field of autism, shares her thoughts on developing a satisfying work life and making sense of the social world. From the inside. A must read.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Teenagers with ADD A Parents' Guide
Teens with ADD an their parents share their insights about ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a neurological condition that causes inattentive or impulsive-hyperactive behaviour, or a combination of both. Left untreated, ADD can lower self-esteem, disrupt home life, and hinder school performance. ADD is surprisingly common, estimated to affect 5% of the population under age 18—potentially I to 3 children in every classroom. Many others may remain undiagnosed, especially teenagers who entered primary school during the late 1970s and early 1980s when ADD was not widely understood or diagnosed. For other teens, mild or moderate ADD may go undetected until they face the greater academic and social demands of middle or high school. Based upon the most current diagnostic criteria available and citing the latest scientific research, Teenagers with ADD discusses causes, diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy. Parents learn to identify and deal with the hallmarks of ADD in teens Throughout this book, teens with ADD an their parents share their insights about ADD, through both humorous and painful personal accounts. Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M.S. 350 pages, 5 !/2" X 8 1/2"
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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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PLAY Tip
Learning how to catch a ball can be as easy as 1 2 3!
Catching a ball can be harder then it looks! Catching balls develops good shoulder stability and torso stability.
You can help make the process easier by offering the right balls in the right order. Here is a three step process to try:
1. First start with a sturdy balloon, a punching balloon without the elastic is ideal. It can be easier to start in a sitting position about 2-3 feet away.
2. Next, try with a light high friction ball. The 9 and 15 inch Yadda balls are ideal.
,3. In the final step, stand or sit a little further apart and bounce the Yadda ball to the child. The bounce gives the child a little extra time to catch the ball.
Note: For children with latex allergies, balloons contain latex but the Yadda balls are latex free.