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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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Animal Rock
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Visit the forest at home!
The frog makes a "ribet" sound, the dog "barks" and the cat "meows". Three finger isolation buttons on the rocks develop fine motor skills. The white button vibrates and makes soothing water sounds, the blue button makes owl sounds and the black button lights up and makes forest noises. Can be used on a tabletop or wall-mounted. Size: 18"x13"x4". 6 AA batteries included.
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Play Tip!
For children with hemiplegia, try placing the Animal Rock to their weaker side and encourage them to try and activate it with their weaker hand or foot. It's ultra-easy mechanisim helps ensure sucess!
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
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!