Ahhh… I breathe in and grin as the gentle smell of freshly cut blades of grass pierces my nose. I close my eyes as the golden sun kisses my face and excitedly squeal: it is finally Spring! Eeeek! It’s time to happily bid adieu to the frozen, gray skies and welcome the warmth of summer’s […]
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One, Two, Tie My Shoe
Learning to tie shoes is no easy task for children. It is especially difficult for those with autism because they learn a little differently. One, Two, Tie My Shoe offers a kit with colorful split rings to help children of all abilities learn to tie their shoes! What is the importance of teaching your child how […]
Ruff’s House Teaching Tactile Set
While some children learn best by watching (visual learners), others require a more hands-on approach. These tactile learners need the stimulation of touch to learn. The Ruff’s House Teaching Tactile Set allows children to learn many skills by feeling their way through Ruff’s textured bones. Children ages 3 and up will have fun helping Ruff […]
Super Sorting Set with Activity Cards
Children and teachers alike can’t get enough of the Super Sorting Set with Activity Cards from Learning Resources! It is a “comprehensive manipulatives set featuring more than 620 color-coordinated sorting items and Super Sorting Activity Cards.” The set teaches countless skills (e.g. math, social, sensory integration, etc.) for individuals ages 3 and up. Because there […]
Monday Tech Tip: Office Lens App
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Office Lens app which is a scanning app that allows you to take a picture of something like a whiteboard or a document and it will send it directly to one of you Microsoft accounts. Check it out here:
Blind Bargains App
A T Guys, LLC is a “leader in affordable assistive technology, featuring a growing line of products and services”. One of their products is the Blind Bargains app, which is free to download from the App Store. The Blind Bargains app is a one-stop source for the latest deals and news for individuals who are visually […]