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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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Teaching switch use to new switch-users!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Teach a new switch user about cause-and-effect by starting with an attractive switch that gives fun feedback itself. Switches that vibrate or play music are reinforcing all by themselves. Good examples are the Musical Bright Plate Switch and the Vibrating Mirror Plate Switch. Once the child understands that their action causes the effect, then you could attach a toy, Mini Fan, AM/FM Radio, Vibrating Pillow, or Tape Player to the switch. The child will soon learn that their touch has a real impact on the world around them!
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Occupational Therapy: Developing Hand Strength with Therasaurs
Try keeping one in the freezer for cold therapy. They can also be immersed in warm water for an interesting change.
Here is one hand strengthening exercise - Grasp dino in the palm of the hand so that the hand is covering the dino. Squeeze and hold. Relax and repeat 10 times.