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Guide for parents.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Multisensory Foot Path - Set of 6
Each step is rewarded with a sensory experience!
Take the next step using our Foot Path! Each step on the brightly colored feet will reward you with lights, vibration, a buzzer, or music. This path is a great motivational tool for physical therapists to work on stride and gait control, sensory awareness and stimulation, foot posture and placement. Each step is rewarded with a different sensory experience; one vibration, one light, one music, one buzzer, and basic feet (no sensory output). All are constructed of high impact styrene. Simply arrange these colorful feet in a path to create an ever-changing pattern of fun! They are built to last and will support adults up to 250 lbs.
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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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Adapting Signs for pre-verbal communication
Many hearing children use Sign instead of or before verbal communication. But what do you do if traditional Signs are physically difficult to master? Adapt them!
For example, the traditional Sign used to indicate "I need to go to the washroom" involves putting the thumb between the third and fourth fingers in a fist and waving the fist. If the child can't manage the hand position you could try using a plain closed fist waving instead.
Sign-based communication can help improve communication skills, lower frustration, improve manual dexterity, and teach children that hands can be used for meaningful activities.
You will find a good group of Sign resources in Dragonfly's book section.