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Adapting Books
Found this excellent resource on ideas to adapt books for children with disabilities from the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program. There are tips on simple low tech suggestions and more high tech suggestions. Worth a look if you interact with any individuals with disabilities. Read The A-Z of Adapting Books for Children with Disabilities.
Handwriting Tips for Low Vision or Blind
Heard on Twitter about this informative article from @VisionAware. The article offers tips and techniques on how to keep your handwriting skills and signing your name if you are losing or lost your vision. They offer excellent pictures on how to make raised line paper. Many of the tips may be helpful for children who […]
Inclusive Art Booklet
Here is an awesome, free resource from Crayola entitled “Creative Art Experiences for Children with Special Needs”. This booklet is great for ideas and tips. It would make a wonderful resource for any art teacher or elementary school teacher who works in an inclusive environment. If parents are looking for ideas for at home they […]
Clorox $50,000 Grant!
Clorox is offering a $50,000 grant for a school that will make a difference and give students opportunities through exploring, creating and playing. Nominate your school and get the most votes and you can win $50,000 for your program. There are three categories: 1. Play – encourage children to get out and play with playgrounds […]
Motor Stereotypies
A literature review was performed on motor stereotypies defined as “diverse range of movements, behaviours, and/or vocalizations that are repetitive, lack clear function, and sometimes appear to have a negative impact upon an individual’s life”. Motor stereotypies commonly occur in children with autism. The review indicated that the purpose of motor stereotypies remained unknown but […]
Build A Bear Grant Money
What child does not like Build A Bear? Well, now therapists might like Build A Bear even more than the children. They are offering grant money for: “direct support for children in the areas of health and wellness such as childhood disease research foundations, child safety organizations, and organizations that serve children with special needs” […]
ADHD, Asperger Syndrome and Motor Skills
Recent research evaluated the motor skills of 36, eight to twelve year old boys (12 with ADHD, 12 with Asperger Syndrome and 12 typically developing peers). The Physical and Neurological Examination for Subtle Signs was used to evaluate the boys and the following was examined: 1) total speed of timed activities, 2) total overflow, and […]
Functional Performance and Achondroplasia
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published research on the functional performance of 35 Australian children, ages 3-7, with achondroplasia. The Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM-II) was used at 3, 5 or 7 years old. Improvements in function were noted from 3-5 years of age. Milestones were delayed across all ages and domains. The children […]
Unsung Heroes Grant
ING has started accepting applications for the ING Unsung Heroes Awards Program. This application is due on April 30, 2012. Here is some info from their website: “The ING Unsung Heroes® program recognizes those classroom heroes who take teaching to new heights and make learning fun. Each year, ING presents 100 grants totaling $240,000 to […]
Hand Strengthening Activity for Kids
Water Squirt Race