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An Intro to Hannah - Unknown Diagnosis
My sister has disabilities... and no one seems to know their cause.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Vibrating Pillow - Universal
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Ahhh! What a Soft, Wonderful Feeling!
Durable and washable corduroy vibrating pillow is pre-switch adapted. Allows children to independently enjoy the relaxing vibrations. Vibration can be a great way to become aware of different parts of the body. Some children find lying on the pillow relaxes spasticity. Assorted colours. 1/8" jack. 2 "D" batteries not included. Switch required.
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Play Tip!
Children who do not move around independantly face a real challenge in learning to localize touch and find their bodies in space - important sensory integration skills. Try putting the vibrating pillow against different parts of the body. When children activate the switch, the tactile feedback helps them "find" their hands, feet, knees, backs, and more!
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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PLAY Tip
When is it good to be a creepy crawly?
To help children with low muscle tone or strength learn to creep, try putting them at the top of a gently slanting smooth board. Put an interesting toy like a Skwish, at the bottom and watch them go! A couple of hints for kids who are slow to get it:
Bare feet help.
You can place your palms at the soles of their feet to give them something to push off against.
If needed, flex their legs reciprically to help them learn the movement pattern.