Dragonfly: Universal Access Resources / Play Tips

Quick Search Quick Search


Articles PLAY Pen Article

What Exactly Are Autism And PDD?

Did you know that autism and PDD occur four times more often in boys than girls? Want to learn more? Check out this short but thorough overview from NICHCY.

Read more...

Browse PLAY Pen
Type:



Category:
51 thru 60 of 96 Play Tips found.



Getting Crawling with the Wiggly Giggly!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Occupational Therapy: Developing Hand Strength with Therasaurs
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Sensory Integration and the Mini Massager
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Occupational Therapy: Developing Hand Strength with Strength Putties and Therasaurs
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Sensory Integration: Tactile Toys
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Playing Choo Choo with Double Decker Dominoes!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Adapted Art: Painting with Crayon Brix
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Occupational Therapy: Self Dressing Skills: Snakey and the Jumbo Music Block
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Occupational Therapy: Peekaboo Farm House Small Knob Puzzle
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Interpreting Facial Emotions
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Page: Previous | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | Next
Welcome

Welcome to Dragonfly USA.

Play Tip PLAY Tip

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.

Read more...

Copyright © 1994-2010 Dragonfly. All rights reserved.