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Debunking four common steryotypes about kids with special needs
Often what is known about disabled children comes from television and movies. This information often is false and exaggerated and leads people to believe in stereotypes. Stereotypes can be destructive to the relationships between children and new, inexperienced caregivers.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Funny Face
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
The friendliest maze around! (and a powerful learning tool too)
Every play wire requires a different hand movement to transfer the beads from one side to the other. The basic hand movements needed for handwriting are practiced. Moving each kind of bead produces a different sight and sound. Recommended for children with visual impairments and/or hearing deficits. Trace the clown's features on the patterned base. 12"L x 10"W x 16"H.
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Play Tip!
Learning only happens when a child is interested enough to WANT to participate. Bead mazes teach a huge variety of skills. (cognitive, motor, perceptual, and language) but their true strength is the excellent play value kids find in these open-ended toys. The funny-face is the most interesting and varied of all of the styles. This style is best for children with mild to moderate fine motor delays, and is especially suitable for low vision and blind children. kids love finding the clown's face!
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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Protecting children with spina bifida in the pool
Swimming in the shallow end poses a special hazard for children without sensation in their legs. To ensure their safety try putting the child into a swim aid like the Dolphin and avoiding the shallow end all together. Don't forget to check the latex-status, most are latex-free.