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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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Neon Wikki Stix

Twistable, bendable and stickable!

Clever wax - coated yarn strands that bend easily for drawing and tracing creating reusable 3D works of art or making stand-up figures. The possibilities are endless! They're reusable and virtually mess free. 48 neon-colored 8" strands on a 6" x 13" display card. Ideal for children with visual impairments or who are working on reducing tactile defensivness.

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Neon Wikki Stix

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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Encouraging Kicking

Hang a Nobbly Wobbly from a ribbon over a child's legs. Encourage the child to reach out with their feet to make the Nobbly Wobbly swing.

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