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What Are The Signs Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Learn about how the three main symtoms of AD/HD can manifest in different children.

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Children With Visual Impairments - A Guide For Parents

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

New gude for families of kids with low vision or blindness .

Parents of children who's vision ranges from low vision to total blindness can all benefit from the support and practical guidance provided by this new parent's guide. Excellent section on kids coping with blindness and other challenges. It discusses development, daily routines, and family life as well as education, literacy, mobility, and more. Editor Hope Charkins MSW. 375 pp. 50 ill.

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Children With Visual Impairments - A Guide For Parents

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: Peekaboo Farm House Small Knob Puzzle

This sized puzzle is best for children with mild cognitive and/or fine motor skill delays. Small knobs make removing, manipulating, and placing puzzle pieces much easier to manage. These small knobs require an early two finger pincer grasp to use. It's a good idea to work on taking puzzle pieces out before attempting to place them. The "peek-a-boo" pictures make it more fun to remove pieces. Try guessing what will be found behind the different doors.

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