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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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Jumbo Abacus

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

A multisensory approach to learning basic math skills!

These timeless tactile inventions help children learn basic math and counting skills. Learn colors and develop eye-hand co-ordination with this classic abacus design. A beautiful addition to brighten any child's play area either at home, in the classroom, or in a program setting. Carefully crafted and built to last for generations. This Jumbo version measures 25.5" x 36" high. Contains Latex.

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Jumbo Abacus

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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Concepts: Cause-and-Effect and Up-and-Down

You can't keep a good Skwish down! Encourage your child to press a Skwish flat. You say "Down" with a falling voice. When they let go and the Skwish bounces say "up!"

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