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What Exactly Are Autism And PDD?
Did you know that autism and PDD occur four times more often in boys than girls? Want to learn more? Check out this short but thorough overview from NICHCY.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Show Me Math TM CD-ROM - Mac-Win
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
A bundle of three basic math programs .
Students learn in four critical areas, addition and subtraction, multiplication, and division. Programs feature assessment and instructional modes. Assessments determine student deficits, evaluate their progress, and help you write IEPs. The instructional module helps students visualize math problems. Heres how it works. The computer generates random questions. Users can select answers on the keyboard, or by clicking on a number . . . or the student can choose the "Show Me!" option. Here, the answer is illustrated with a short animated movie. For example, 7 ants join 6 ants, making 13. Show Me Math is TouchWindow compatible. It's appropriate for anyone, regardless of age or stage, who needs help learning basic math. System requirements: Windows-Windows 95 with sound card Macintosh-System 7 or greater
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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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Beginning To Use Switch Adapted Toys With Children With Special Needs
Since some children are easily distracted, it is best to remove distractions and setup toys in a manner that will keep the child interested and focused. In order to make a switch adapted toy stand out from the rest of the environment during play, place dark colored toys on a light surface, such as a towel. Place light colored toys on a dark surface. This will make it easier for children to see the cause and effect of pressing the switch activating the toy. There are many switch adapted to choose from - ranging from a cuddly bunny to a fierce dinosaur!