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LOW COST ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
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TIME TIMER
NON-SLIP EZPZ MAT
FOR INDEPENDENT EATING A non-slip EZPZ Mat for eating is a winner to encourage independent eating and exploration of foods!
– VISUAL PROMPTING
BROLLY SHEETS WITH WINGS – DRY NIGHTS ARE HERE TO STAY!
Accidents happen but when you have a Brolly Sheet protecting your child’s bed, there will be no more stripping the bed in the middle of the night, just a quick change instead so everyone can get back to sleep quickly!
RRP $29.95 www.childrensdisabilityproducts.com.au
Time Timers are a great tool to give your child a clear visual prompt of how long they have until they are finished their task. Its large size and bold numerals make this timer easier to read for visually impaired users and can be used as a visual depiction only, or add sound to signal the end of a time segment.
ModiBodi Red – FOR TEENS
ModiBodi Red undies are specially designed for period wear. No more worry about tampons/pads, this product is a must have for girls.
RRP $70.00 www.sensorytools.net
RRP from $23.50 www.modibodi.com.au
RRP from $52.95 www.brollysheets.com.au
Proloquo2Go
SPEAKING WITH SYMBOL-BASED AAC
INC KID WORLD
MESH TUNNEL
– GET DOWN AND GO, GO, GO! This Mesh Tunnel from Hart Sports is constructed from a see-through mesh that allows for great air flow and visibility, making it ideal for kids that may fear enclosed spaces. A great one for working on gross motor skills like crawling! RRP $72.50 www.hartsport.com.au
– INDEPENDENT DRESSING! Did you know that clothing is a low-tech item because it focuses on building the independence of the wearer with cleverly adapted features? Inc Kid World is designed to fit orthotics/AFOs and hand splints! Check out these stylish Sea Buggy Jeans in a range of sizes. RRP $89.95 www.inckid.com
TEACH ME TOYS
This amazing form of AAC is used by many children, teens and adults who need assistance with speech. The AAC is used as a daily communication tool and to build language skills. Already very popular amongst many schools and therapists, it is great to explore as from the first time someone opens the app, a few taps are all it takes to start talking to the world! RRP $399.99 (IOS), RRP $189.99 (Macs) www.assistiveware.com
– FEELINGS AND MOTIONS FLIP CHART
LOOK N COOK
Emotional regulation is an ongoing learning process for children. From changes in routine to even hormones, it is a never-ending cycle of learning how and why we are feeling something. Feeling flips is a fantastic tool for children when they have difficulty expressing or dealing with their emotions.
Kids who are keen in the kitchen will love this colourful cookbook that features 62 step-by-step basic recipes that create a great foundation for cooking independence. Each picture step has accompanying text and a colour coding system makes it easy to follow measurement and temperature requirements. Users simply match the utensil colours to colours used in the recipes.
RRP $19.99 www.teachmetoys.com.au
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– SPECTRONICS – THE ORIGINAL STEP BY STEP PICTURE COOKING PROGRAM!
RRP from $99.00 www.spectronics.com.au SPECIAL ISSUE
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