Orthopedic Impairment Characteristics - Classroom Modifications & Assisstive Technology
Many terms can be used to describe groups of disabilities. The term ‘orthopedic impairment’ describes impairments due to congenital …
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Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy in Children: Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Duchennes Musculalar Dystrophy is one of the most common types of muscular dystrophy in children. What do you do when you have a child with this …
Continue ReadingInclusion for Children with Down Syndrome in the Mainstream Classroom
Studies show children with Down Syndrome benefit from inclusion in the regular classroom. However, one of the risks of inclusion is that children will …
Continue ReadingTeaching Straw Drinking to Children With Oral Dyspraxia
Teaching straw drinking to children with certain disabilities means thinking first about the reasons that a child may struggle with their oral skills …
Continue ReadingStrategies for Teaching Children With Multiple Disabilities How to Ride a Bike
The open road, wind blowing your hair, the freedom of independent movement - who wouldn’t love riding a bike? This article explores the …
Continue ReadingAdaptive Equipment: Examples That Help Students With Spasticity Perform Art Activities
Students with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy may have spasticity that interferes with manipulating art materials such as markers and …
Continue ReadingUsing Adaptive Equipment to Improve Fine-Motor Skills in Students With Spasticity
Students with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy may have spasticity that interferes with manipulating and controlling school materials such …
Continue ReadingAdaptive Equipment Examples for Students With Special Needs
Adaptive or assistive equipment is the best gift that one can give to boost a feeling of independence for their child with special needs. In many …
Continue ReadingAssistive Technology For Cerebral Palsy Students: Software Options For Easing Difficulties With Computer Use
Cerebral palsy often affects fine motor skills. Computers are useful tools in dealing with these limitations, but using them can present difficulties. …
Continue ReadingHow To Make Adaptive Equipment for One-Handed Card-Game Playing
So how do you play a game of cards if you can only use one hand, and your budget is not huge? Simple! You look in your bathroom and use what is …
Continue ReadingDifferent Types of Assistive Technology Gloves for Children With Disabilities
What is an assistive technology glove? Actually, this question has more than one answer as assistive technology gloves include different products …
Continue ReadingHow to Adapt Activities to Promote Fine-Motor Skills for Children With Multiple Handicaps
Educators and parents can help children with severe to profound multiple disabilities improve hand function with environmental and activity …
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