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Helping Those Hearing Hassles!
Helping children with mild and moderate hearing impairments understand what they hear.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Sunshine Symphony
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Touch activated musical toy with twinkling lights, textures, and more!
Motion and touch activated Sunshine Symphony features four classics in quality digital sound. Try continuous play mode for listening, or interactive mode, letting children control the experience. A soft touch anywhere on the toy activates the first half of a melody on a single instrument (piano, flute, horn, or violin). The second touch completes the melody and the third touch blends that instrument with the rest of the orchestra. Soft flashing light petals and textured petals enhance the experience. Ideal for children with autism, multiple challenges, or visual impairment. Latex-free. (Music: Peter and the Wolf, Nutcracker, Water Music, and Piano Sonata in C Major).
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Play Tip!
A handy Velcro strap is included that lets the Sunshine Symphony be hung at any level needed to facilitate children's play. Try hanging it just out of reach of a reaching hand or foot. The lightest touch from the child will activate the music. A great way to encourage kids to strengthen those large muscles and have fun at the same time!
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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When is it good to be a creepy crawly?
To help children with low muscle tone or strength learn to creep, try putting them at the top of a gently slanting smooth board. Put an interesting toy like a Skwish, at the bottom and watch them go! A couple of hints for kids who are slow to get it:
Bare feet help.
You can place your palms at the soles of their feet to give them something to push off against.
If needed, flex their legs reciprically to help them learn the movement pattern.