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Disability Awareness for 5 year olds
Practical ideas for parents who want to help their child's classmates and playmates understand more about their child and his/her special needs.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Foot Positioning Options - Small Feet (1.25"-2.25" W) x (3.25"-6"L) (PR)
Foot Harnesses promote proper alignment
Three main variations in foot holding and positioning are offered. The first is the Foot Harness (FH) which provides neutral foot control for products such as wheelchair plates, pedals, etc. Their sandal like design make them comfortable, eacy to adjust and use. Their Poly-Lock fasteners securely "snaplock" together and yet easily peel apart. The Foot Harnesses promote proper alignment, weight bearing and help aviod injuries to the feet.
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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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Physiotherapy: Building Upper Body Control with Pokey The African Elephant
To encourage children with Cerebral Palsy to extend their arms forward with control try mounting Pokey The African Elephant on a wall or else brace Pokey in an slanted position with a rolled towel on a wheelchair tray. This will encourage greater upper torso strength, stability, and control.