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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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Comfort-Grip Cutlery - Right-hand Teaspoon
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Lightweight, soft, contoured
Stainless steel utensils feature handles designed for hands with limited grasping ability. Lightweight, soft and contoured so that there is no irritation to pressure points. Handles have a soft, rubbery, non-slip surface. Angled utensils reduce wrist stress and provide easy use for those with limited upper extremity motion. The Rocker Knife allows single-handed cutting of foods with a rocking motion. The Roller Knife has a sharp rolling blade which allows single-handed cutting. All utensils are dishwasher safe.
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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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Adapting Signs for pre-verbal communication
Many hearing children use Sign instead of or before verbal communication. But what do you do if traditional Signs are physically difficult to master? Adapt them!
For example, the traditional Sign used to indicate "I need to go to the washroom" involves putting the thumb between the third and fourth fingers in a fist and waving the fist. If the child can't manage the hand position you could try using a plain closed fist waving instead.
Sign-based communication can help improve communication skills, lower frustration, improve manual dexterity, and teach children that hands can be used for meaningful activities.
You will find a good group of Sign resources in Dragonfly's book section.