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Debunking four common steryotypes about kids with special needs
Often what is known about disabled children comes from television and movies. This information often is false and exaggerated and leads people to believe in stereotypes. Stereotypes can be destructive to the relationships between children and new, inexperienced caregivers.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Freedom of Speech Video
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Examines the impact augmentative communication has on quality of life.
Communication is essential for everyone. For people with speech disabilities, augmentative communication can open doors we all take for granted. This unique documentary video examines the impact augmentative communication has on the quality of life of two individuals-a successful adult and a seven year old boy. Adam is an ambitious, college educated professional. Yet his inability to speak and physical limitations caused elementary school personnel to assume he was mentally retarded-and unfit for public education! His parents sought help and eventually received an augmentative device that changed Adam's life forever. Suddenly, Adam was one of the smartest kids in the class! He was funny, made friends, and fit in just fine-when he could communicate. Mike is seven, has autism and does not speak. His parents have concerns about his future but believe diligence and new technologies can have a huge impact on their son's life. Ideal for general and special education personnel or parents. 28 minutes, closed captioned. 1997.
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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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Where should I grip my pencil?
Some children hold their pencils too far up the pencil's shaft. Their hands may even be right off of the paper, causing light pressure and wobbly control. Try wrapping a bright Wikki Stix around the pencil at the proper grasp point. The visual and tactile cue can really help!