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An Intro to Hannah - Unknown Diagnosis
My sister has disabilities... and no one seems to know their cause.
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Making Outdoor Play Fun And Safe For Children With Visual Impairments
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Helpful hints for families, caregivers, and teachers.
Teaching Children To Climb Up Stairs
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Goooo-ing Up!
"Now, Before and After"
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Teaching time tenses using Tense Sequencing Cards.
Independent Mealtime For Kids With Motor Impairments
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Using mealtimes to promote independence, self-care skills, and social interaction.
Early Handwriting Activities
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Learning about the building blocks of handwriting.
Swimming Pool Safety Tip.
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Special swimming concerns for the child with spina bifida!
Tackling Transition Times
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Tips for inclusive transition strategies in preschool.
Helping Fidgety Kids Sit Still?
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
A sensory approach to the age-old question.
What Are The Signs Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Learn about how the three main symtoms of AD/HD can manifest in different children.
This Kid Is Driving Me Crazy! -Tips For Parents Of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Helpful tips for families from the good folks at NICHCY
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Assentive Computer Technology - Infrared Head Pointing
The Tracker and the Smart Nav AT can be helpful for users with carpal-tunnel syndrome, severe arthritis, quadriplegia, ALS, muscular dystrophy, and multiple sclerosis.
Head pointing should be considered for computer users who have good head control and poor (or no) fine motor skills in their hands. Pointing is the quickest, most direct way of controlling the computer. Many people with disabilities have been forced to use scanning, mouth sticks, and other alternative devices when all they really needed to do was somehow point.
One 'point' to remember when considering this kind of alternative mouse: you can use your head, but you don't really have to. You may use any body part that has reliable movement and control, like an arm or a knee, to place the dot upon. Also, you may use a hat, a headband, or a sweatband to hold the dot if you do not want to place the dot directly upon the skin.