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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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Drinking Aid

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

An alternative to syringe feeding

This drink reservoir delivers fluid through a side port at the bottom into a soft, silicone rubber drinking nozzle. The care giver controls the flow of fluid by covering or uncovering an air-hole in the screw cap. The care giver can squeeze the tube to control delivery of the fluid into the patient's mouth. The device can be used for hot or cold drinks. The top and nozzle collar can be unscrewed for washing and sterilizing. Tapered nozzle is 5 1/2" (140 mm) long with 250 ml (8 oz.) reservoir. Institutional dishwasher safe.

T1153


Drinking Aid

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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Adapted Art: Painting with Crayon Brix

Crayon Brix can be painted with if dipped in water or used dry like a pastel. The shape provides a change and a new challenge for budding artists. If your child has trouble with traditional cylindrical crayons - these may be easier to handle. They are excellent quality with strong true colour. Of course they are nontoxic, although kids should not snack on them! They are not washable so you don't want them used on the walls. And do use a smock!

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