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Parenting a Literal Child
It's not just a matter of symantics - for some kids, everything is literal. In parenting several kids with FAS/FAE, I've found that you have to be very careful with your instructions - because they'll be followed!
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Long Strong Crayons
Sized to fit a bigger grasp
9 brightly coloured long, thick crayons. Very break-resistant and long-lasting. Deep rich colour. Designed to fit a big kid's palmer grasp better than conventional crayons.
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These crayons are perfect for children who are starting to use a more advanced finger-thumb opposed grasp. A great feature of these crayons is that they can produce a good line with faint pressure - yet they won't break if a child bangs them. They are excellent quality with strong true colour. Of course they are non-toxic, although kids should not snack on them! They are not washable so you don't want them used on the walls.
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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Q: Can my child make the reciprocal (bicycling) motion with their legs while seated upright?
A: Perhaps straps on the pedals are enough to keep the feet on the pedals throughout the entire trip around. If we need more help, then a Journey model provides incredible torso support, and it shifts the angle of the reciprocating leg motion towards that back where many children can handle it better.