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Parenting a Literal Child
It's not just a matter of symantics - for some kids, everything is literal. In parenting several kids with FAS/FAE, I've found that you have to be very careful with your instructions - because they'll be followed!
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Primary Wikki Stix
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Self sticking - no glue!
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 brighly 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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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
Occupational Therapy: Developing Hand Strength with Therasaurs
Try keeping one in the freezer for cold therapy. They can also be immersed in warm water for an interesting change.
Here is one hand strengthening exercise - Grasp dino in the palm of the hand so that the hand is covering the dino. Squeeze and hold. Relax and repeat 10 times.