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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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Andy and His Yellow Frisbee
For siblings and peers of kids with autisim.
Like many children with autism, Andy is fascinated by objects in repetitive motion. He spins things - coins, dinner plates, and his yellow Frisbee. Andy's special talent, and his schoolmate Sarah's curiosity about his behavior, sets this story in motion. Beautifully illustrated. By Mary Thompson
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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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Floor Basketball Game: Perfect for Circle Time!
The Floor Basketball Game can be used by children in wheelchairs, standers, or custom seating solutions.
Social skills and gross motor skills are developed with the floor basketball game. Portable and accessible from all sides, it is great for circle activity time.
Try using balls of different weights or sizes to vary the difficulty level. Balls with different tactile surfaces provide variety. Place the hope next to a wall to provide a back board for advanced shots.