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Developing a Career Makes Life Satisfying
Temple Grandin, on of the formost voices in the field of autism, shares her thoughts on developing a satisfying work life and making sense of the social world. From the inside. A must read.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Comfort Mat
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Makes going swimming more comfortable for kids... and parents too!
One bright yellow floatable foam mat can make taking your child swimming easier. It gives you a soft and warm changing/dressing place in a locker room. It provides a soft floor covering in the shower room. Placed at pool side it make entry and exit much more pleasant, AND you can even float on them! Size: 27"W x 41"L x 1"H. Not big enough? Call and ask us about custom-sized Comfort Mats.
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Play Tip!
Not to be used without supervision in the water, it is a fun float but not a lifesaving float. It really shines NEAR the pool where the "skin-density" specific material feels warm and non-clammy to the touch. Makes showering off more pleasant for everyone.
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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Interpreting Facial Emotions
Many children (especially those with autism-like conditions) have difficulty interpreting facial expressions and understanding why people feel certain emotions. Moody Bear Puzzle, Emotion Cards, Smart Alex software all offers an opportunity to recognize expressions and hopefully talk about why the person might be happy or frightened. Try using them with a mirror and perhaps Polaroids of familiar people showing the same emotions. Eventually see if your child can make (and understand) the expressions, then take their pictures!