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Let's Learn To Think Like A Computer!
Helping cognitively young children learn to use computers.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Happy Trails Magnetic Sand Table
Magical magnet movement!
We've brought the sandbox indoors and sealed it in a wooden table with a clear acrylic top to keep the sand enclosed. Children make trails through the sand by pushing the magnetized marbles and vehicles using four chunky magnets. The hand pieces are permanently attached to the table. Encourages cooperative social play! Steel legs can be bolted to any floor for added stability. 29"L. x 22"H. x 29"W. Also available: magnetic frogs, bugs, lizards & deep sea creatures. 29"x29"x22"
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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.