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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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Babies With Down Syndrome-A New Parents Guide Second Edition

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

The first book a parent should have, updated!

This is the very first book a parent of a child with Down syndrome should have. The information is helpful, empowering, and completely up-to-date. By Karen Story-Gunderson. 237 pp.

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Babies With Down Syndrome-A New Parents Guide  Second Edition

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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Physiotherapy: Using the PhysioBall or Egg To Reduce Spasticity

To decrease spasticity, try deflating your PhysioBall or Egg slightly, lying the child face down and rolling the ball back and forth. Soothing music and firm touch on the tight muscles can also help.

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