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"You Don't Have Words to Describe What I Experience" - What Does Autism Feel Like?
The sensory experience of individuals with autism based on first hand accounts.
From the Geneva Centre.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Mobility Aid Trike - Hand Drive Small
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Lets even the smallest children enjoy hand-poered cycling.
Mobility Aid Trikes (MATs) promote coordination, postural alignment, balance, exercise and fun. MATs come in either hand or foot powered models and all feature growth adjustability. Seats have full buttock/back support (6"D x 10"W x 9"H) with a 90 degree angled back. Standard 45 degrees hip belt and cushioned abduction wedge improve pelvic and truck stability. Special Features: Wide, low base Turning stops No back step construction Solid rubber tires and pedals, Scratch resistant finish Therapeutic handlebar allows for both vetical and horizontal hand positioning. Check out the add-on options available. They let you customize the MAT to offer the exact support needed. Prefect for indoor/outdoor use. Maximum MAT rider weight is 68 lb. For perfect fit measure from HJ-HB=Hip joint to heel bottom. This model is ideal for 11-17" (HJ-HB). This model is hand powered. Foot-powered version also available. Pedals and wheels contain latex.
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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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Getting Crawling with the Wiggly Giggly!
Use the Wiggly Giggly to encourage a new crawler with special needs to move forward.
Try rolling the Wiggly Giggly back and forth about 6-12 inches farther than the grasp of the child. The bright colours and engaging sounds will tempt the child to get mobile and push the ball for themselves!
The Wiggly Giggly is one of the few balls that actively engage cause and effect beyond the simple rolling motion. Your child won't want to put this one down, But don't worry. The designers cleverly pitched the groan tubes to be engaging without being annoying!