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My Child Has a Hearing Loss...What Next?
Information and resources for parents of newly diagnosed deaf and hard of hearing children.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Swivel Back Scrubber - Curved Handle
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Ideal for scrubbing the back and lower extremities when showering or bathing.
Ideal for scrubbing the back and lower extremities when showering or bathing. People having a reduced range of motion will find it a more comfortable method of washing. Its replaceable two-sided sponge, 3 3/4" (95 mm) diameter, is mounted at an angle to the 22" (56 cm) long handle. The sponge swivels to follow body contours. The model with the curved handle allows use without raising the hand much higher than the shoulder. The handles can be modified to other angles by heating with a hair dryer or heat gun at a low setting.
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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.