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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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A Rug Rat or Scooter Board (Large : 36"L x 17.5"W x 6"H)
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
A safe comfortable scooter board that won't tip over!
Uniquely designed scooter board reduces hazards to hands, and increases feelings of security during movement. As well, this scooter board does not tip over! Promotes development of hand, arm neck and shoulder muscles. Provides fun while letting children get ready for more advanced forms of mobility. Built-in positioning belts support trunk and hips. Easy glide casters are made for use on carpeting and hard surfaces. Outside edge bumper protects furniture and walls. Constructed for years of use.
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Play Tip!
Try using the Rug Rat Scooter Board on a gentle ramp for a fun sliding game. You can use an outdoor ramp designed for wheelchair access to buildings or you can construct an indoor/outdoor ramp with a long board laid over one or two stairs to the ground. Lift the child on and then let them slide! Make sure you keep physical contact with the child to ensure that they stay on the ramp all the way to the bottom.
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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Speech Language Therapy: Beginning Assentive Communication Tip
Here is a tip for children with Cerebral Palsy and other conditions that can affect speech. Try placing two pictures of the two toys that are attached to the switch tops. By pairing the real object with the two dimensional picture, you help your child learn that flat pictures are symbols of the real thing. This is fun way to master an important first step towards using assentive communication and computers.