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With small adaptations, children with visual impairments can participate fully in art activities.

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The New Language Of Toys - 3rd Edition

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Play is the natural way for children to learn!

Learn to put together a play based language and developmental program. This book is full of useful and practical ways to play with children who have various types of special needs in ways that stimulate language development. An indispensable resource for both parents and professionals. By Sue Schwartz Ph.D., Joan Miller Ed.D. 280 pp. Updated 3rd edition!

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The New Language Of Toys - 3rd Edition

Play Tip!

Marry Poppins said "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down!" And she was right. Play, for children helps the learning and therapy go down too. Try using this book to learn how to develop playful interactions with your child that achieve their therapeautic goals. Everything from communication skills to repetitve gross motor skill practice can be turned into fun!


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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Defusing Tactile Defensiveness in Children with Blindness, Autism, Down Syndrome, and More!

Try using the Koosh Switch with children who are tactile defensive, a condition often found in children with blindness, autism, PDD, FAS, and Down syndrome. By hooking a rewarding switch adapted toy up to the switch, children will be immediately rewarded for touching the Koosh. A Switch Adapted Bubble Blower would be a real treat!

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