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Parenting a Literal Child
It's not just a matter of symantics - for some kids, everything is literal. In parenting several kids with FAS/FAE, I've found that you have to be very careful with your instructions - because they'll be followed!
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Universal Support Arm
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Adjustable wheelchair support arm for cameras, and more!
The USA clamps to most wheelchairs**, and is an invaluable device for increasing the user's range of activity in work, leisure and other activities of daily living. The basic arm is made of telescoping aluminum tubing that allows rotational and axial adjustment. Angle adjustments are made for a wide range of positions for the accessory holder. Knobs are also used to lock the holder at any angle. Maddak's TKO Knob Operator (F75310-0001) can be used by those with weak or arthritic hands to lock and unlock knobs. Maximum holding capacity is 5 lb. (2.3 kg.). The basic arm has a camera support with a standard 1/4-20 thread for camera thread wells. Hardware package is included. Shipping weight is 3 lb. (1.4 kg.). **The standard USA fits 7/8" diameter wheelchair frames. For other diameters, special clamps can be supplied.
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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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Assentive Communication Introduction
Clock Communicators are "Low-Tech" augmentative communication devices, meaning you don't need a computer or software to make them work. They are an excellent way to introduce communication and making choices to new switch-users. When starting to work with your child, try taking pictures of the real choices that you want your child to indicate. It also helps to start with pictures and real objects presented. i.e.. Glass of milk on one side, OR banana on the other. Work up from two choices to as many as twelve. Try: pictures of bed, bath, outside, toys, video, food, drink, family members etc.