Sunday, December 5, 2010
Writing
Oftentimes, having the inability to properly grasp a pencil is the root of a child's handwriting difficulties. Using pencil grips can be a cheap, easy fix to build up the intrinsic muscles of the hand.
This grip is my personal favorite. It was developed by a pediatric Occupational Therapist in Charlotte, NC and it used in her Fine Motor and Early Writing Pre-K Curriculum.
Communication
Does your child need assistive technology to communicate? These a few devices that you may find helpful!
This device is a simple switch that is a great dual-purpose aid for those who have speech or language disorders, the blind or low vision or those with mobility difficulties. You can record a simple message on the device, and then the user can simply touch the 5-inch activation switch to hear the message. The device also has the capability to be connected to toys or other appliances and can be easily turned on and off.
This device is designed for pre-recording a series of messages in a sequence to be used throughout the day or to correspond with a particular activity. It is perfect for giving step-by-step directions to a task, or to teach a song line-by-line. The user can easily tap the switch to play the message one part at a time.
This device is a progressive communicator that provides crystal-clear sound. It is easy to learn and use but also powerful enough to be a successful communication device. It uses simple messages to communicate for beginners and progress to a 2, 4, or 8 message communicator as the user’s needs and abilities change.
R-E-A-D
Teaching a child to read can be a full-time job, so I set out to look for something to help.
Edmark has a series of reading programs that could be helpful for children of any age. Check out some of the links below to see if one is right for your child's needs.
I consider time telling a "reading" skill. This program does both analog and digital since our society is quickly making the analog watch less popular.
I recommended this program because of its ability to teach students with developmental disabilities and ESL students. It is NOT cheap, so consider using your resources.
This is includes 2 different worksheet supplements, which you may find helpful on their own for extra practice.
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