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What Are The Signs Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Learn about how the three main symtoms of AD/HD can manifest in different children.
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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Gymnastic Ball - Orange 53 cm or 20"
The highest quality physio balls in the world!
Top-of-the-line vinyl physiotherapy balls are good for more then just therapy! Rated to 400 Kilograms of pressure, (more than 800 pounds!) and puncture resistant. Easy grip texture and safety ribbing for no-slip safety and better control of the ball. We have a size to fit everyone, and prices that fit your budget! Latex-free.
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Play Tip!
All ball use tips apply to all sizes of balls. To encourage reaching across the midline try sitting your child on the ball facing 45 degrees away from a refrigerator, and asking them to reach with their far hand to take magnetic blocks off of a refrigerator door. This size is usually best for children the size of a typical child of 2 - 4 years.
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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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!