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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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Twin Talk & Play, 1-4" Jack
Three interchangeable center dividers of variable heights.
Use Twin Talk to request attention or communicate needs, make simple choices, sing a song, make sound effects, participate in games, and more. Designed to be used as a precursor and trainer before more complex communicators are introduced, Twin Talk and Play can function as a switch to activate devices with 1/4" jacks. Features interchangeable center dividers which allow the therapist to choose a suitable barrier (based on the user's precise requirements) to physically separate message plates, enabling individuals with poor hand control ease of operation. This model simultaneously "speaks" and activates a toy or device. Appropriate for all ages. Requires 4 "AA" Batteries.
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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: Self Dressing Skills: Snakey and the Jumbo Music Block
Children with general developmental delays can be slow to learn to dress themselves. Learning how to dress yourself makes a real difference in the personal independence of a child, but it's not all that easy to learn. A good way to learn is to start by learning how to UNDO on a toy in front of you. Then practice doing the fastenings up. When the oversized fastenings on the toy are mastered, try doing fastenings up on someone else, and only then on yourself, which is hardest. Then watch your child enjoy not needing to ask for help!