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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.
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.
Making Outdoor Play Fun And Safe For Children With Visual Impairments
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Helpful hints for families, caregivers, and teachers.
Independent Mealtime For Kids With Motor Impairments
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Using mealtimes to promote independence, self-care skills, and social interaction.
Tackling Transition Times
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff
Tips for inclusive transition strategies in preschool.
A Priori / A Posteriori
By: Lee Doerksen, Dragonfly Staff
Who knows what you need best?
The Ballad Of Special Eddie
By: Dick Sobsey, Writer
A classic of "Special" humour. Read it and weep... and laugh.
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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!