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Fun Language Activities

Fish Activity Goals for this activity include: turn-taking joint attention eye-hand coordination increase expressive and receptive language (comprehension) Materials Needed: pre-cut fish shape cards from construction paper have pictures or flash cards that are of interest to your child eg. …
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Aging with A Developmental Disability

There is evidence that men and women with developmental disabilities are subject to some differences in the onset and progress of aging due to hereditary, environmental and lifestyle factors. This adds to the complexity of the aging process for this …
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Transition Planning to Older Adulthood

There are many transitions in life. This Guide focuses on the transition to older adulthood for people with developmental disabilities. It is important to keep in mind that transition to older adulthood is not merely about accessing a variety of …
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What is Child Anxiety

Recognizing Anxiety in Children Children, as well as adults, experience anxiety. In fact, anxiety in childhood is typical during development and may increase during stressful times. For example, a child may experience higher levels of anxiety the first time they …
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Giving Instructions Workshop: Group Guide

Giving Instructions workshop is geared to assist parents to communicate directions and instructions to their children in a clear and supportive manner. It highlights how to state directions and instructions in a way that will reinforce positive interactions with children …
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Online Gaming

Internet or online gaming is becoming a common activity, especially with young adults. They can be played on your computer, on a portable device such as an Ipod, or using a gaming consol such as a Playstation or X-Box. Online …
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