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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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Neon Wikki Stix

Twistable, bendable and stickable!

Clever wax - coated yarn strands that bend easily for drawing and tracing creating reusable 3D works of art or making stand-up figures. The possibilities are endless! They're reusable and virtually mess free. 48 neon-colored 8" strands on a 6" x 13" display card. Ideal for children with visual impairments or who are working on reducing tactile defensivness.

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Neon Wikki Stix

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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Occupational Therapy: Developing a Pincer Grasp

Developing a pincer grasp is hard work! Make practice more fun by hooking the Adjustable Pressure Pinch Switch up to a fun switch adapted toy. By starting with the lowest pressure setting and then adjusting it upwards, a strong pincer grasp will be developed - and it will be fun too!

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