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What Does The Law Say About Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In School?

In the newest amendment to IDEA, passed in 1997, AD/HD is specifically mentioned under the category of "Other Health Impairment" (OHI). Check out the IDEA's definition of OHI in this short article.

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Getting Crawling with the Wiggly Giggly!
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Occupational Therapy: Developing Hand Strength with Therasaurs
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Sensory Integration and the Mini Massager
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Occupational Therapy: Developing Hand Strength with Strength Putties and Therasaurs
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Sensory Integration: Tactile Toys
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Playing Choo Choo with Double Decker Dominoes!
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Adapted Art: Painting with Crayon Brix
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Occupational Therapy: Self Dressing Skills: Snakey and the Jumbo Music Block
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff



Occupational Therapy: Peekaboo Farm House Small Knob Puzzle
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Interpreting Facial Emotions
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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!

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