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Susan's Story - The Facts About Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently. Learn the facts about this all-too-common injury along with helpful tips for parents and teachers.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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The Grip - All
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Transforms a small handle into a large one instantly.
People who have reduced use of their fingers will find it advantageous in gripping utensils, tools and items such as a toothbrushes. Handles from 1/2" (13 mm) to 1" (25 mm) fit into the gripping coil. A split plastic tube is supplied to increase the size of handles smaller than 1/2". The durable plastic tube is made in two pieces, connected by a toothed rim on each half which controls the gripping action, as one half is turned and the other held. Two independently adjustable hand clasps enclose the hand so that grasping the tube is not necessary. Overall length is 7 1/2" (19 cm); diameter is 1 1/3" (34 mm). Dishwasher safe.
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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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Occupational Therapy: Developing Hand Strength with Strength Putties and Therasaurs
It is important for children with fine motor delays to gain as much hand strength and dexterity as possible because it makes all other skills much easier to learn. A set of Tactile Putties or Therasaurs are perfect for children who need to improve their fine motor skills. As each level becomes easy, go to the next level up. Strong and limber hands help all fine motor skills.