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Streeeetching The Attention Span!
Setting up a non-distracting play and learning environment.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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WordWise Value Bundle, CD-ROM for Mac-PC
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Teaches practical vocabulary!
Value CD includes 6 crucial areas of vocabulary; People, Community, House, Outdoor, Actions, Adjectives. WordWise combines words, pictures and two-way speech to teach the most useful vocabulary for gaining independence skills. Realistic and clear graphics stress everyday vocabulary. Features include: attractive art, voice recording, human quality speech, and quiz, presentation and print-out options. Teachers can create a word list for each student, save it and add new words anytime. Six programs include 80 words apiece. System requirements: Macintosh - system 7 or later Windows 95 with sound card or later.
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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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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.