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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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Assentive Communication Introduction
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Sensory Stimulation For Children With Serious Fine Motor Delays
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Sensory Integration Ideas
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Object Permanence: Now You See It Now You Don't!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Pon Pon: Sensory Integration, Balance and Coordination
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Physiotherapy: Cooperative PhysioBall Games
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Floor Basketball Game: Perfect for Circle Time!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Physiotherapy: Using the PhysioBall or Egg To Reduce Spasticity
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Physiotherapy: Using the PhysioBall To Build Strength
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Spinning Ball Top - Accessible To Almost All Kinds Of Special Needs
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



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Sensory Integration Ideas

Kinesthetic awareness is an important part of healthy sensory integration. Challenge your child to use the sense of touch only and identify different objects with the What Is It? Tactile Discrimination Game. Try dividing the objects by theme. Good examples are: objects from nature, dishes and cutlery, or grooming aids. To make the game easier, try offering fewer choices and supply a picture of the objects under the cover. Can your child tell the toothbrush from the hairbrush?

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