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Teaching Children with Serious Cerebral Palsy About Scanning
Using Clicker 4 to teach children the scan method of accessing a computer.
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Welcome To Holland
By: Emily Perl Kingsley
The classic article by Emily Perl Kingsley about becoming the parent of a child with a disability. Read it. You'll be glad you did.
An Intro to Hannah - Unknown Diagnosis
By: E. L. Honea, Family Member
My sister has disabilities... and no one seems to know their cause.
Debunking four common steryotypes about kids with special needs
By: National Network for Child Care
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.
Do You See What I'm Saying?
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Children with hearing loss and the play environment.
Preschool Art Activity Tips For Children With Visual Impairments
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
With small adaptations, children with visual impairments can participate fully in art activities.
Doing Wheelies!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Finding a great therapeutic bike for a child with special needs.
Helping Those Hearing Hassles!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Helping children with mild and moderate hearing impairments understand what they hear.
Streeeetching The Attention Span!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Setting up a non-distracting play and learning environment.
Sensory Play
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
It's good for body and mind!
Auditory Processing Tips
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Games to help kids develop good auditory processing skills.
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Adapted Art: Painting with Crayon Brix
Crayon Brix can be painted with if dipped in water or used dry like a pastel.
The shape provides a change and a new challenge for budding artists.
If your child has trouble with traditional cylindrical crayons - these may be easier to handle. They are excellent quality with strong true colour. Of course they are nontoxic, although kids should not snack on them! They are not washable so you don't want them used on the walls. And do use a smock!