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"You Don't Have Words to Describe What I Experience" - What Does Autism Feel Like?
The sensory experience of individuals with autism based on first hand accounts.
From the Geneva Centre.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Pon Pon Jumping Balls - Orange 53cm or 20"
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Great for the real movers and shakers among us!
Our strong jumping balls are made by Pezzi, the premier makers of physio balls. They have easy grip plastic handles for extra safety. Builds strength, balance and coordination. Very good for kids who are working on sensory integration. (Often recommended for children with autism.) Latex-free.
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Play Tip!
A great indoor/outdoor toy, especially for children with mild balance and coordination issues or general developmental delays. Start with simple bouncing and then work up to real bouncing. The strong kinesthetic stimulation can help some children with autism "click" into attentiveness. Good for indoor winter exercise in cold northern climates. This size is usually best for children the size of a typical child of 6 - 8 years.
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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Sensory Integration and the Mini Massager
One of the best ways to use the Mini Massager is to place on different parts of the child's body either to help learn to name body parts, or just to become aware of the whole body. A good way to give kinesthetic and body position feedback to more immobile children. The Mini Massager can also be used on the hands or on and around the mouth to decrease hypersensitivity and tactile defensiveness. This can often help a child who is having trouble eating textured food eat more normally.