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Remember to Laugh
Laughing and having a sense of humor, can be the perfect medicine.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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BASIC Concepts CD-ROM for the Mac-Win
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Play with colours, numbers and more!
Teach basic concepts step-by-step! Advanced graphics and clear screen presentations make the Basic Attainment series engaging and very easy to use. The series includes three modules: Colors, shapes, and numbers. Each module offers name, match and game activities. The number and type of stimuli presented to the student is determined by the instructor, so everyone can succeed. Colors teaches color recognition, color words like "blue" and includes an on-screen coloring book. Students learn size, color and form differences in the shapes module. In numbers, students count dots on dice and learn corresponding digit and number words. Windows-Pentium with Windows 95 or later Macintosh-Power Mac
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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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Beginning To Use Switch Adapted Toys With Children With Special Needs
Since some children are easily distracted, it is best to remove distractions and setup toys in a manner that will keep the child interested and focused. In order to make a switch adapted toy stand out from the rest of the environment during play, place dark colored toys on a light surface, such as a towel. Place light colored toys on a dark surface. This will make it easier for children to see the cause and effect of pressing the switch activating the toy. There are many switch adapted to choose from - ranging from a cuddly bunny to a fierce dinosaur!