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Time Timer - Software, on CD-ROM

PC and Mac compatible; Runs in its own window; can run full screen or just in a corner of the screen. Can be programmed to signal when time runs out, with a variety of sounds

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Small Inflatable Ball

Available in either 55 cm. or 75 cm., these sturdy, inflatable balls serve a variety of purposes. Children who need to move around can sit on a therapy ball and have controlled, limited movement while continuing to work on academic tasks. Children who seek out tactile input can comfortably position themselves on the therapy ball while working, or can gently roll back and forth on the ball to facilitate relaxation. Therapy balls can also be used during breaks from structured tasks to provide indoor exercises such as stretching and improving balance.

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Colors may vary with availability.

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Large Inflatable Ball

Available in either 55 cm. or 75 cm., these sturdy, inflatable balls serve a variety of purposes. Children who need to move around can sit on a therapy ball and have controlled, limited movement while continuing to work on academic tasks. Children who seek out tactile input can comfortably position themselves on the therapy ball while working, or can gently roll back and forth on the ball to facilitate relaxation. Therapy balls can also be used during breaks from structured tasks to provide indoor exercises such as stretching and improving balance.

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Weighted Turtle

These cute, individually handmade fabric turtles are filled with pea gravel and weigh between 3½ and 4½ pounds each. When placed on the lap, the deep pressure provides a relaxing sensation while maintaining a constant tactile reminder when it’s time to sit still. If a child stands up, the turtle
begins to slide and the child has an instant nonverbal reminder to remain seated. These turtles promote relaxation and can be enjoyed by children and adults. Each handmade; fabric pattern will vary.

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Pattern Boy or Girl

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Weighted Kitty

Our Weighted Turtles are a big success, and very popular, but we have had some people asking if they come in larger sizes for their older children. Well, turtles can only grow to be so large, so we are introducing our “lap” cats. All are hand sewn. Weigh approximately 6 pounds. Handmade, fabric color & pattern will vary. (Officially proclaimed “adorable” by our daughters Beckie and Beth!)

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Considering God's Creation, Teachers Manual & Student Workbook

A creative in-depth encounter with natural science from a biblical perspective.  Adaptable for Second to Seventh Grade. A gigantic 272-page book plus Teacher’s Manual with free audio CD!

Student workbook has tear-out pages for each lesson that can be colored in.

Considering God’s Creation an elementary earth and life science program that was born out of our desire to introduce our own children to the Creator through His creation. We wanted them to have more than just information and facts about the world around them, so that they could make some of the spiritual connections that Jesus so often pointed out in nature. For example, when we study plants and are out working in the garden, it is a perfect opportunity to talk about how God provides for all His creation, to tell the story of the sower and the seeds, to talk about reaping what we sow, and to discuss how we will be known by our fruits.

We also wanted to teach our children to absolutely love science and to become scientist detectives. We wanted them to be able to accurately describe different kinds of plants and to classify them in the appropriate categories.

Each lesson begins with preparation directions . Then the vocabulary words are listed, with the meanings and language roots included. An introduction follows that is to be read aloud. Many of the lessons include a song which covers scientific definitions set to original music, but also have  a spiritual application. Then an activity helps the student to further understand the concept. A Bible reading focuses on what God is teaching us about Himself through that particular aspect of creation. Then the children work individually on their notebooks. These pages are designed to be discovery pages, with pop-up windows, books within books, and all sorts of really neat kids stuff. You would then follow up with “Evolution Stumpers”, review questions, and perhaps something from the “Digging Deeper” section.

lessons are done orally with music and activities.

There are actually 36 lessons, but some of the lessons have several parts and can be divided

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Callirobics for Beginners

Callirobics-for-Beginners is designed to acquaint participants with the basic lines and shapes that are building blocks for writing.
The program is ideal for participants with low-developmental ability or for younger kids who are just starting to experiment with “writing.” Stickers were added to the program to enhance the direction of the writing movements and give the participants an extra activity for fine motor skills. Cathy Bollinger, a children’s singer, wrote and played the music. With her beautiful voice and guitar, she gently leads the participants through the basic writing movements: down, up, across, and around (circle). , workbook and storybook included in each kit.

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Callirobics for Ages 4-7

Preparation for printing and cursive writing, sensory integration, individual and group work habits, calm and relaxing exercises for children, improved small-muscle skills and eye-hand coordination.
Children practice patterns to music. In the program for ages 4-7 the patterns are easy, disconnected and geared for printing. There are 11 exercises and each exercise is practiced for only two and a half minutes. The music includes popular children’s melodies.

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Cushion Disk

These sturdy, portable air cushion disks fit on top of a chair and allow for comfort and in-seat movements. Great for the child who needs to wiggle around yet remain seated in a designated spot. The degree of inflation can be adjusted for personal preference to allow for greater disk firmness or flexibility.
Can also be used to improve balance or for a short exercise break.

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Heads Up Helping! by M.L. Boring - compact disks

Heads Up Helping!! on compact disks.

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Times Tales Deluxe w/Division

Times Tales Classroom Edition w/Division teaches the most difficult Times Tables (the Upper 6s, 7s, 8s & 9s) It comes with a 2 part flipchart. The first part is the original Times Tales used for multiplication. The second part is the Division portion of the flipchart. Once the student has mastered the multiplication program, they are now ready to apply their new skills to division.This packet is perfect for the homeschooler, small group or tutoring.
Program Includes:
2 Part Story Flipchart; 2 Multiplication Practice Tests;
Trigger Memory & Regular Flashcards; 2 Division Practice Tests;
Roll ‘Em Cube Game; 2 Multiplication Test Challenges;
Easy Instruction Manual; 2 Division Test Challenges;
Memory Story Discussion Guide

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Hall Pass Timer

Help Students manage the amount of time they are out of your classroom with this unique timer.
• Same time kept on both the HALL PASS and the Teacher Monitor.
• HALL PASS and Teacher Monitor can be easily set with an allotted time
for student to be out of your classroom (2,3,4, or 5 minutes) or ongoing.
• Warning lights & ‘Time’s up’ alarms on both HALL PASS and Teacher Monitor.
• ‘Memory Time’ in Teacher Monitor records the time for the last three uses.
• HALL PASS has accompanying lanyard for ‘hands-free’ use.
• Easy to replace long-lasting AAA batteries.

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TimerTools Software

Imagine this: You are doing a PowerPoint presentation and with one click, your whole screen turns into a huge hourglass to let your learners know how much time they have left to discuss an issue. Or, your class computer rings a “Time’s Up!” alarm letting students know it’s time to switch gears. Excitement mounts as your class or workshop participants race against the TimerTools stopwatch, attempting to break their prior record for a challenging task. It’s all possible with TimerTools. TimerTools is the Swiss
army knife for teachers and presenters: 13 essential tools in one! Whether you are presenting to a small class or a huge audience, TimerTools is your perfect solution for every presentation need: hourglass, analog clock, digital clock, alarm clock, multiple customizable alarms, seconds countdown timer, turn timer, interval timer, digital stopwatch, analog stopwatch, and split timer.
Each attractive, scalable, customizable timer tool is super easy to use. Ideal for computer presentations or to turn your whole computer into a suite of powerful timing tools. For PC and Mac.

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SelectorTools Software

Keep everyone actively involved! Click a button to randomly select a student in the class by name. Spin a spinner to pick which teammate will
share the team’s answer. Roll a die to pick a student on each team to go first. Press Go and randomly select the next team to present. Selector-
Tools offers 14 attractive selectors: Color Selector, Color Spinner, Name Selector, Next Team, Number Selector, Partner Picker Spinner, Role
Assigner, Role Timer, Roll the Die, Student Selector Spinner, Student & Team Selector Spinners, Team Selector Spinner, Team Sequencer, and Who’s Up? This collection of selectors will give you the tools you need to crank-up active engagement. Instead of calling on one student at a time, pick one student in each pair or team to answer or perform. With random selectors, anyone can be picked at any time, so tuning out is not an option. Pump up the interaction in your classroom and keep everyone involved. Selecting students and teams has never been so fun or easy. For PC and Mac.

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Alpha-Bug Soup Word Game

Spells fun for the whole family! Early readers build letter recognition and vocabulary skills as they call out words beginning with selected letters. Advanced players compete by listing and spelling as many words as possible in the allotted time. Includes

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Go To Press! A Grammer Game

Bring the excitement of a big-city newspaper to kids with this unique proofreading game that focuses on spelling, word usage, capitalization and punctuation. Players move from department to department finding and correcting errors in the headlines. The first player to create a complete newspaper by correctly editing and collecting a headline from each department, return to the boss’s office and say, “Go to press!” wins. Game cards feature questions asked in standardized-test format and are self checking with language rules printed at the bottom of each card. For 2 to 6 players. Ages 7 to 12

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Dino Math Tracks Game

Prehistoric pals make this award-winning math game fun! Kids roll the dice and move their dinosaurs around a delightfully illustrated game board, reinforcing counting, addition, subtraction and place value skills. Includes game board, 16 dinosaurs, cards, number die and instructions for various levels of play. For 2 to 4 players.

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Fraction Zone Bingo, Beginning

Focuses on identification of fractions through eighths using circles and squares.
Unique puzzle format allows players to create their own bingo cards and select from two levels of challenge.. Sets include: four bingo cards, markers and two-sided spinner.

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Fraction Zone Bingo, Advanced

Goes up to twelfths, with Level 1 featuring identification of fractions using circles, squares, rectangles and parts of a set. Level 2 focuses on equivalencies and renaming fractions in lowest terms.
Unique puzzle format allows players to create their own bingo cards and select from two levels of challenge.. Sets include:
four bingo cards, markers and two-sided spinner. For 2-4 players. Ages 8 to 12

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Buy It Right Money Game

Teach kids the importance of money recognition, adding and making correct change through interactive game play. Kids can set prices, buy and sell items and learn the value of money as they move throughout the game board. Includes calculator, game pieces, 40 paper play bills and 100 plastic coins. Game board measures 19″x19″. For Ages 6 to 9

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Time It Right Game

Kids play their way through a busy day of activities while building time-telling skills. Self-checking game helps build skills in telling digital and analog time. Includes board, game pieces, clock face and self-checking Time Table flip book.

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Kids on the Ball, Spalding et al

Kids on the Ball shows how parents, teachers, and therapists can use colorful and enticing Swiss balls to help children develop balance, coordination, rhythm, and other sensory integration skills. In Kids on the Ball, three physical educators and a physical therapist:
 Explain the benefits of Swiss balls for developing sensory integration skills
 Describe 118 activities using the balls Include step-by-step instructions, reproducibles, and educational objectives
 Include modifications for special needs children
 Provide ideas for incorporating the Swiss ball into existing programs
 Accomodate different learning styles to promote education and sensory integration
 Include 23 complete and successful lesson plans
Kids on the Ball includes a wide spectrum of activities to develop balance, coordination, motor skills, rhythm and dance, flexibility, and fine motor skills.

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Unlock Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction, Anderson & Emmons

Two parents have written this excellent resource on the sometimes hidden challenges of sensory problems and how they relate to the whole child. The book covers all senses and increase the reader’s understanding of this challenge, but also offers ideas for

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Inclusive Games - Movement Fun For Everyone!, Kasser

Inclusive Games features more than 50 inclusive games, helpful illustrations, and hundreds of game variations.
It shows you how to select and adapt games so that children of every ability level can practice, play, and improve their movement skills. Inclusive Games includes a Game Finder grid to help you find the right gamefast, based on grade levels, difficulties, skills, and number of players. Levels Pre-K through 8. Published 1995.  Paperback. 120 pages.

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Say G'Day! Compact Disc, Jereb

Teachers, therapists, and parents will love these fun-filled rhythms that support and sustain focused attention, organized movement, and effective
interaction within the classroom, home, or clinic. Most of all, the kids will enjoy singing along and dancing to these creative songs.
The songs and rhythms are designed to be playful and engaging, reaching for the “gleam” in the child’s eye. Australian sing-alongs and storytelling
add a unique flair to the overall flavor of the music. Completely interactive from beginning to end, call and response songs, “Kid Power”
chants, full body movement, and dancing encourage the child to get involved. Songs to calm and organize are also provided to support regulation
for the nervous system biased toward sensory defensiveness.

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The Alert Program, Compact Disc, Williams & Shellenberger

The Alert Program uses the analogy of an automobile engine to introduce its concept of self-regulation to students: “If your body is like a car engine, sometimes it runs on high, sometimes it runs on low and sometimes it runs just right.” Mary Sue William

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Cool Bananas, Compact Disc, G Jereb

This compact disc was created to provide children with a selection of strong, regulated rhythms to support a state of calm, organization and
regulation in their nervous systems
For Calming, Cool Downs and Bedtime Routines
Enchanting favorite children’s songs sung at 50 to 70 beats per minute support the dysregulated child as background music during therapy,
classroom and home activities (e.g., table top time, play time, bath time, car rides).

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Moving with a Purpose--Developing Programs for Preschoolers of All Abilities, McCall & Craft

Moving with a Purpose is much more than a wonderful collection of movement games and activities for preschool children.
It is also an easy-to-use guide to building movement programs for sensory integration in which every child thrives, including
those with special needs.
The book’s 15 chapters are packed with information so well presented, you will be able to use immediately even if you have
no experience teaching movement programs.
 Establish an new preschool movement program
 Enhance and existing one
 Improve a quality movement program with sound educational objectives.
The authors are experienced teachers of adaptive physical education who are passionate about including children with special
needs. Benefit from their years of experience to build a fun and effective movement program in which every child succeeds.

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Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues, Myles, Cook, et al

This is an immensely valuable book-filled with practical advice for analyzing sensory processing difficulties. Individuals with Asperger Syndrome, their families, and community professionals called upon for assistance will find this book helpful in desi

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Just Take a Bite, Ernsperger, Hanson

 Does your child refuse to eat foods from a specific food group?
 Does your dinner table turn into a battle ground during mealtimes?
 Are you working with a student who is anxious or scared of eating new foods?
If you have answered yes, then Just Take A Bite is the perfect resource with easy, effective answers to these troubling questions.
This long-awaited book is written for parents and professionals working with children with food aversions and eating challenges.
Dr. Lori Ernsperger and Ms. Tania Stegen-Hanson provide clear and concise strategies and practical lessons for assisting
children in eating a balanced diet. This valuable resource contains a comprehensive treatment plan for solving mealtime struggles.
Just Take A Bite clearly explains
 Characteristics and criteria of a resistant eater;  Typical oral motor development and the stages of eating ;  How sensory
integration dysfunction can compromise the child’s performance at mealtimes;  Factors contributing to resistant eaters;
 Specific oral-motor activities ;  A comprehensive treatment plan;  Fundamentals of how to create positive mealtime
environments;  Sensory lesson plans for exploring new foods.

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Sensory Connection: Sensory and Communication Strategies that Work! Kashman, Mora

Drawing on their extensive experience in developing and implementing effective treatment strategies in clinical, school, and
home settings, Nancy and Janet demonstrate how an integrated team approach increases therapeutic effectiveness while maximizing
the benefits of the available treatment resources.
These talented and experienced therapists explain how to develop more effective treatments within the constraints that therapists
often face. They include development of child-centric strategies that combine aspects of occupational and speechlanguage
therapies.

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My Turn, Your Turn, Compact Disc, K Bollinger

Singer-songwriter Cathy Bollinger sparkles with thoroughly singable songs that gently address the needs of children who find social interaction
confusing or challenging. Using descriptive, social story-like phrases to talk about concrete situations, My Turn Your Turn sings children
through the tricky territory of engaging with others. Songs touch on empathy, asking for help, handling anger, and other daily social skills.
With music that makes lessons fun to learn, Bollinger, a trained music therapist, breaks common everyday interactions down into simpler and
more understandable activities.

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Starting Sensory Integration Therapy, B Arnwine

This new book is a great resource for busy parents whose children are starting therapy. Bonnie Arnwine, the parent of a child with sensory processing
disorder (also called dysfunction in sensory integration) has packed this book with fun activities, timesaving tips, and quick cleanup techniques.
A must-have for every family starting sensory-based therapy.

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Jumpin' Jellybeans, Gen Jereb

This 20-song collection keeps kids involved in directed activities to enhance attention and alertness, provide rhythmic entrainment, improve
body awareness, and strengthen overall patterns of respiration.
And kids will have loads of fun along the way! The 20-page full color booklet includes lyrics to all the songs, with many activities detailed in
the text alongside.Ages 6 to 9

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Brain Gym, Teacher's Edition

Brain Gym has become a classic. If you are not already using Brain Gym, you’re in for a treat. Brain Gym is a series of simple and enjoyable movements designed to enhance whole-brain learning. The basic idea is that the Cross Crawl, Footflex, Grounder and other exercises and postures work out the brain and improve learning. Midline movements improve integration of our two-sided brain. Lengthening activities help students make connections between the front and back of the brain. Energy exercises and deepening attitudes enhance brain-body relations. Plus, there’s a section with exercises for oral reading, reading comprehension, organization skills, spelling, math, creative writing and more.
Send those brains to the gym.

Teachers’ Edition

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Tips and Techniques for the Z-Vibe

What exercises should you use with the Z-Vibe? Tips & Techniques is finally available as a quick and easy reference guide explaining how,
when, and where to use the Z-Vibe and its tips. It is a 48-page, easy-to-carry, spiral-bound book with many detailed illustrations showing the
placement of the tools.

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Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments - Practical Solutions for Challenging Behavior; Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments – Practical Solutions for Challenging Behavior
Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick
This book offers critical information on handling difficult moments. Included are sections on the characteristics that may impact behavior, the rage cycle, functions, assessment, as well as strategies to promote self-calming and selfmanagement.  Finally, there is a section devoted to parents that encourages understanding, support, and includes routines
to promote calmness.

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Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships; Dr. Temple Grandin and Sean Barron

Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships
Dr. Temple Grandin and Sean Barron

Often those with autism/Asperger’s suffer socially and professionally because social cues and perceptions hinder their
lives. This enlightening and thought provoking book by two of the leading minds in the field, who themselves have been diagnosed with autism,
educates both those on the spectrum and their caregivers. Certain to become a classic, Temple and Sean lead you through their mistakes
socially and ways they found to improve their lives.

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Developing Talents; Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism; Dr. Temple Grandin

Developing Talents; Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
Dr. Temple Grandin
This career planning guide is written specifically for high-functioning adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, their families,
teachers, and counselors. The two authors weave together a unique blend of information and advice based on personal experiences. Temple
Grandin draws from her own experience with autism spectrum disorders and her professional career, and Kate Duffy uses her expertise on
employment issues and as the mother of two teenagers with autistic-like behaviors. The result is an extremely useful and practical book that
introduces step-by-step processes for the job search with a major section on the impact ASD has in the workplace, including managing sensory
problems, how to nurture and turn talents and special interests into paid work, jobs that are particularly suited to individuals on the spectrum,
and much more. First-hand accounts of job experiences and advice from individuals representing a broad range of careers particularly
suited for high-functioning individuals on the autism spectrum round off this exciting new resource

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Autism? Aspergers? ADHD? ADD?; Diane Drake Burns

Autism? Aspergers? ADHD? ADD?
Diane Drake Burns
Suspect there’s something “different” about your child? This book will help you navigate those early stages of your child’s life when a diagnosis is nowhere in sight and you’re either totally frustrated or frightened into inaction by a vision of what may lie ahead. Written by a mother who knows–because she had an uncanny ability to avoid her son’s diagnosis–this book humorously and gently prods parents into action, beginning with the chapter “Was That the Exit to ‘Normal?” and “Rules of the Road,” to “Time to Take Off the Gloves” and “To School or Not to School.”

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Tuned in to Learning, Vol 8 - Skill Building For Students w/ Multiple Disabilities

Tuned in to Learning helps you turn FUN into FUNctional educational outcomes! Inventive songs paired with vibrant visual supports give students a hands-on opportunity to practice core social skills in a motivating way.
Different than typical children’s music, the Tuned in to Learning songs have been customized for special learners, including ample response time, simplified language, and repetition. Especially good for autism spectrum disorders. This comprehensive program integrates evidence-based techniques from the fields of special education, applied behavior analysis,
and music therapy, and gives you the tools to bring students from initial learning, to mastery, and finally generalization.

VOL 8 SKILL BUILDING FOR STUDENTS W/ MULTIPLE DISABILITIES Liven up learning with these interactive songs designed to give students hands-on practice in common IEP goal areas. Different than typical recordings, these specialized songs include 10-30 seconds of response
time after each instruction to accommodate for processing delays.
Music is a powerful multi-dimensional approach that is highly accessible for individuals with physical and cognitive challenges. Because music impacts physiological functioning on a variety of levels, it is an effective way to stimulate movement and help students become more alert, engaged, and excited about learning.
This volume of Tuned in to Learning was designed for students with orthopedic impairments such as cerebral palsy, Rett syndrome, Angelman syndrome, and related disorders. Note that in order for students to fully participate, selected songs are designed to be used in conjunction with basic rhythm instruments or a voice output device such as a BigMack® switch.
Skills addressed include cause & effect, visual tracking, augmentative communication, turn taking, grasp & release, functional motor skills, instrument play, and tactile exploration.
What’s Included:
 Music CD with 10 original songs
 Full color insert with song lyrics, sample IEP objectives, instruction and activities for each song, and a research overview section.
Ideal for ages children & young adults; appropriate for both individual and group use.

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Tuned in to Learning, Vol 9 - Adapted Dance & Movement

Tuned in to Learning helps you turn FUN into FUNctional educational outcomes! Inventive songs paired with vibrant visual supports give students a hands-on opportunity to practice core social skills in a motivating way.
Different than typical children’s music, the Tuned in to Learning songs have been customized for special learners, including ample response time, simplified language, and repetition. Especially good for autism spectrum disorders. This comprehensive program integrates evidence-based techniques from the fields of special education, applied behavior analysis,
and music therapy, and gives you the tools to bring students from initial learning, to mastery, and finally generalization.

VOL 9 ADAPTED DANCE & MOVEMENT Designed with the needs of special learners in mind, these refreshingly original songs break down movement sequences into easy to teach components. Tunes range in style from hip-hop, to country, and pop, complete with entertaining themes that spark imagination and creativity.
Watch your students shine as they practice simple dance steps, partner activities, warm-up stretches, and follow the leader games; with the benefit of extended response time. Music not only keeps your students on-task, but also serves as a timekeeper to help with pacing, coordination, and endurance.
This CD is adaptable for students at a variety of mobility levels, including those who utilize wheelchairs, and is ideal for use by both therapists and classroom teachers.
“This dance CD is a wonderful way to make physical therapy and exercise more enjoyable! I have been able to incorporate it into my therapy sessions to enhance posture, balance, bilateral coordination, strength & endurance training, motor sequencing and fluidity of movement. I’m not sure who has more fun with it- my students or me!”
Sharon Criger, RPT, Physical Therapist
What’s Included:
 Music CD with 11 original songs
 Full color insert with song lyrics, sample IEP objectives, activity adaptations, and a research overview section
Geared to children and young adults.

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The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders; Jan Johnston-Tyler

Written primarily for parents of children who have newly been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. It is especially a great resource for the preschool through elementary school years. The book draws from the author’s personal experience both as the mom of a son with Asperger Syndrome and her study of and work with children and adolescents with special needs. The result is a practical guide, written for other Aspie parents in a clear, concise, and sometimes humorous tone.
This user-friendly book leaves no stone unturned, as it explains, in a friendly, familiar voice, situations and issues that all parents with an AS child will encounter at one point or another. Above all else, the book arms parents with basic, sound information empowering them to seek out the very best services and programs for their child. From dealing with sensory issues and bullying to staying on top of homework, The Mom’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders offers easy-to-use suggestions. The Mom’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and related disorders should be used as a practical, valuable reference throughout the years.

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Initiations and Interactions : Early Intervention Techniques for Children with ASD; Teresa A. Cardon

Research suggests an early start is the key to a successful intervention for children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. What many don’t know is that research also shows that for most early intervention programs to be effective, they must involve a child’s primary caregivers, especially when it comes to such an all-pervasive area as communication. This book does not advocate that parents steer clear of therapists and specialists. Instead, it attempts to put more control in the parents’ hands.
Without adding to parents’ already busy schedules, Teresa Cardon, a speech language pathologist and author of best-selling Let’s Talk Emotions,
discusses the importance of creating a communication environment in the home. Simple everyday tools include deliberate use of books, toys, visual schedules, and labeling, among others.
If your child is currently receiving several therapies, or if you are trying on your own to help encourage and foster communication interactions
with your child, take the tools you find helpful in this book and make sure that a “family-centered” approach is part of your weekly regime.

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Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family ; Kristi Sakai

The latest in the Practical Solutions series, this book, written by the mother of three children with autism spectrum disorders, targets, with a balance of heart-warming and belly-aching humor and practical tools, the major challenges families face in creating a comfortable environment for every family member.

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Simple Strategies That Work: Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities; B. Smith Myles, D. Adreon, D. Gitlitz

Children and youth with Asperger Syndrome, high-functioning autism (HFA), and pervasive developmental disorders-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and related exceptionalities have great potential, but all too often their abilities are not realized. Simple Strategies that Work! provides ideas and suggestions that teachers can use to help a student with AS/HFA on the road to success. The book discusses problems that arise in the classroom and how teachers can adjust the classroom to accommodate, while not interfering with normal classroom routines. Not bogged down with jargon, the book includes tables and boxes for quick reference and clear meaning.
Also included is information on what can cause anxiety for the AS/HFA student, how this can lead to decreased academic and social performance, decreased attention to task, and potential increases in behavior problems, and what the teacher can do to assist.

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Hidden Curriculum : Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations; B Smith Myles, M L. Trautman, R L. Schelvan

This book offers practical suggestions and advice for how to teach and learn those subtle messages that most people pick up almost automatically but that have to be directly taught to individuals with social-cognitive challenges, including those on the autism spectrum. Given the serious consequences that can befall a person who violates a social rule, the strategies and detailed lists of curriculum items make this a much-needed resource.

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Snap Bags

Throwing and catching are made easy with two Snap Bags linked together. They create a calming presence when all six are attached and used as a shoulder or lap weight. Snap Bags open an entirely new world of gross-motor, fine-motor and social skill game opportunities.

Other features and benefits:

• Introduces colors, numbers and shapes–great for sorting and matching
• Safe durable and spot washable

• Drawstring bag included for product storage

• Booklet included with easy, medium and challenging play options
Ages 3+

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Wind-Up Bundle

The wind up bundle is a bundle of fun for working on fine motor skills, visual tracking, and hours of play pleasure.  From a wind-up UFO to a busy mouse running on a wheel, these toys provide great reinforcement and skill practice in an engaging way that keeps kids coming back for more.

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Individually priced items total = $32; Bundle price = $29

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Travel Bundle

This set is great for on-the-go fun!  Lightweight and portable, these toys will keep kids entertained for hours.  The variety allows kids to select and share toys when they are in confined spaces.  Great for those times when it’s hard to just sit still for a long time with nothing to do.  Keep this bundle handy for car rides, plane rides, and more. It’s even great for waiting rooms!

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Items individually priced = $24.50; Bundle price = $22.00

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