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Developing a Career Makes Life Satisfying
Temple Grandin, on of the formost voices in the field of autism, shares her thoughts on developing a satisfying work life and making sense of the social world. From the inside. A must read.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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17" Serial Touch Window For Mac & Win
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Builds on natural sensory skills!
The Touch Window builds on the natural sensory skills of students with developmental or physical disabilities, preschoolers, ,and early learners, allowing them to interact with objects on screen though direct selection. It can also be used as a single switch on a table or wheelchair tray. The Touch Window is amazingly durable and resistant to breakage. The new USB Touch Window easily attaches and detaches to transfer between Windows and Macintosh plaforms. Available for both 15" & 17" monitors, this versatile and portable tool allows students to enjoy greater independence in their computer activities. System Requirement : USB Touch Window (Windows) : - USB-ready PC - Windows 98, Pentium 166 or better - Hard drive with 10 MB free - 32 MB memory (RAM) - Super VGA graphics - 640 x 480, 256 colors - CD-ROM drive USB Touch Window (Macintosh) : - USB-equipped Mac OS 8.5 or higher - G3, iMac or better -Hard drive with 10 MB free - 32 MB memory (RAM) - 640 x 480, 256 colors - CD-ROM drive Serial Touch Window (Windows) : - Unused serial port ADB Touch Window (Macintosh) : - Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port - System 6.0.5 or higher
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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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PLAY Tip
Teaching Pull-To-Stand In Three Easy Stages
1. Sit the child on a bolster, seat or small physioball in front of a steady surface to pull up on. The child's feet should be firmly planted on the floor. Let the child grasp your hands and rise to standing.
2. Once that step is mastered, try starting the child from a kneeling position. Help them bring one foot forward first and then the other foot as they rise.
3. Then try starting from a sitting position. The feet must swing to the side, then the child moves to an all-fours kneeling position, and then pulls to stand.
This activity helps children develop strong shoulder muscles and general stability. It is especially appropriate for children who have general developmental delays or Down syndrome.