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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Magnets in Motion
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Kids marvel at the 'magic' of magnetic beads!
Giant truck maze carries a secret cargo. Magnets! When kids move the magnetic beads on the yellow play wire the beads repel each other and bounce in mid-air! A second wire demonstrates the magnets' attractive side. What a lively way to practice skills! 23"L x 12"H x 5"W. Latex-free.
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Play Tip!
Bead mazes are fantastic for building on visual perception, grasping skills, shape and color recognition, and the concepts of space and direction. Here is a game that develops a secure pincer grasp and good eye/hand coordination. Line up all the beads on one wire at the very beginning of the wire. Help the child grasp the bottom bead in the pile. Encourage them to push a "train" or "snake" over hills, under bridges, and around corners. Each wire on the maze will provide a different bead dynamic; some attract, some repel, and some behave as simple wood beads. The variety of bead dynamics helps hold interest, encouraging play which, of course, develops the skills.
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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PLAY Tip
Sound Puzzle Box Ideal For Children With Down Syndrome and Other Special Needs
Shape sorters present a special challenge for a cognitively young child or a blind child. Here are some time-tested techniques for teaching shape fitting and matching.
Start playing by dumping the pieces out of the Sound Puzzle Box. Place the pieces in upside down so that they 'squeak' on the way out. Beginning with dumping builds the initial recognition of the objects 'belonging' inside the box, initial grasping skills, and cause and effect .
Next, cover all holes but the circle. Show the child how to put the circle piece in to the circle hole. When the circle is mastered, use the other shapes. Next offer two holes and shapes, then three.
This technique lets children choose from a manageable number of possibilities.
This toy does not require sight, and the pieces are a good size for most children.