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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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Slant Board For Child - adolescent accessory package
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Includes adjustable writing arms, hand rests, horizontal and vertical hand cones, and more!
The distance and angle of the eyes/face from the visual task is critical if normal stress-free posture balance is to be achieved. Our Slant Board is a portable (folds flat) work surface that turns any flat surface into one that helps achieve Therapeutic goals. They are made to institutional quality standard and have angle adjustments built in, pencil paper edge, and removable nonglare covers. They can be accessorized to meet special individual needs. Child - adolescent accessory package including adjustable and removable writing arms, hand rests, positioning strap lock, peg set, horizontal and vertical hand cones.
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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.