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speech This research-based picture communica- tion board helps non-verbal children and adults communicate their healthcare needs and improves their care. Ideal for patients with aphasia, intellectually disabilities, intubated or do not speak English.The Vidatak EZ Medical Picture Communication board is lightweight and durable.The patient simply points to the appropriate symbol (with words in English) or uses the non-toxic marker included to mark it. Each board is printed on large 17” x 11” dry erase board with pictures on both sides. Comes individually shrink-wrapped with a dry-erase marker. Symbols are large, 1.5” square. Available in pictures, symbols, English words and spiritual symbols. Avail- able from SayitwithSymbols.com. Other languages also available by special order.

14 illustrated communication boards includingYour Emotional State, How You Feel, What You Need, What Activities You Would Like to Do, What You Would Like to Eat, What You Would Like for a Snack/Drink, What You Would Like Someone to Know, What You May Be Worried About, What you May Be Wondering, Common Word You Might Use,Your Own Words (blank so it can be personalized), Pain Scale, Spell it Out, Words of Encouragement.

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their optimal level of arousal. Durable and effective. Designed for use on tile, wood, or carpeted floors. No tools are required. Kids love rocking and bouncing back, forth, up, down, and all around as the continuous movement helps regulate their brains and relax their bodies! Wireless Attendant Call Button Vibrating Alert AC Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $56.41 - $76.41 Product Type: adapted play/manipulative, telecommunications Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Disability: hearing, physical, speech Our wireless attendant call button system can be used as-is or with a 1/8” (3.5mm) switch plugged into the transmitter. Includes an A/C plug in receiver chime for indoor use, a battery operated portable receiver chime, and a switch adapted transmitter.This alert signal travels up to 500 feet, and the receiver has 52 ringtones, vibration, a silent mode, and 4 volume levels (from a soft 25 dB up to 110 dB). Requires 2 “AAA” batteries (not included) and 1 12-volt battery (included). Wireless Suction Speaker Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $46.33 - $0.00 Product Type: adapted play/manipulative Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Our wireless Bluetooth speaker has been adapted to accept up to two standard 3.5mm switches.The switch interfaces wirelessly when paired with a Bluetooth 3.0 enabled device and allows a person with limited hand function the ability to pause/play music or video and skip forward/increase volume. Wobble Switch Mounting Plate AbleNet, Inc. Price: $40.00 Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Wobble Switch Mounting Plate- Connect your Wobble Switch to any of our mount- ing arms. Wrist Wrap Communicator | AAC Say it with Symbols AAC Price: $20.00 Product Type: instructional material, learning aid Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, learning, speech This comfortable, low tech communication aid can be worn on the wrist of students, adults, instructors and caregivers who use visual reminders and picture symbols at

Wiggle Seat Discs Therapy Shoppe® Incorporated Price: $24.99 - $26.99

Product Type: adapted play/manipulative, learning aid, seating/positioning/mobility, sensory stimulation Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: learning Air cushion wiggle seats for kids, teens, and students! You’ll love our new 10-3/4” early elementary size sensory seat disc, or a 13” size that’s especially nice for older elemen- tary age and/or middle school students. These high quality focus seats are excellent for providing vestibular movement input in the classroom or in community settings. Each disc features 100’s of delightfully tactile “spikes” on one side, and shorter raised sensory bumpies on the other side; they’re like having 2 different cushions in one great combo seat! Kids love the subtle wiggly movement these allow - perfect for enhancing focus and attention for kids who need movement input without hav- ing to get out of their seats! Each comes with its own hand air pump. Wiggle Waggles Switch Adapted Pup Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $42.98 - $0.00 Product Type: adapted play/manipulative, sensory stimulation Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: physical Wiggle Waggles is a wiggly pup that walks and barks, and his rubber-string “fur” jig- gles when he moves! He has been adapted to accept a standard 3.5 mm switch (not included). Press and release your switch to get this guy jiggling and moving.Works by pressing the switch made into his head or by plugging in an external switch. Wiggle Wobble Chair Bouncers Therapy Shoppe® Incorporated Price: $21.99 - $21.99 Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility, sensory stimulation Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: learning, physical Wiggle Wobble Chair Bouncers are a set of 4 rubbery “feet” that transform standard school chairs into bouncy “rocking” chairs! Students can subtley rock, roll, and bounce in all directions with these innovative fo- cus tools. Perfect for kids who tip back on the legs of their chair, movement seekers, wigglers, and others who need vestibular input to concentrate better and be able to stay in their seat.These foot fidget helpers provide just the right touch of sensory input to help kids-adults of all ages reach

WakerShaker RJ Cooper and Associates Price: $19.00 - $0.00

Product Type: sensory stimulation Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool Disability: cognitive, physical Waker Shaker is a simple, switch modified vibration device used for cause/effect training. Weight Mate Abram’s Nation Price: $89.29 - $89.29 Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility, sensory stimulation Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool,

Vision Buddy Vision Buddy Price: $2750 - $3450 Product Type: Skill Level: preschool, elementary,

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Vision Buddy is the worlds first TV watch- ing system for the visually impaired. It streams HD quality video directly from you existing TV setup into your goggles. It also has a powerful magnifier that you can use to look around and magnify objects. Other feature include Reading mode and OCR. Keira’s Keations, LLC Price: $6.99 - $12.99 Product Type: instructional material, learning aid Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech, vision Portable, wearable communication aid that delivers visual support. Perfect addition to any special needstoolkit! Visual Communication Bracelet Visually Speaking: A Guide for Non-verbal Patients | AAC Say it with Symbols AAC Price: $19.95 Product Type: instructional material Skill Level: secondary, adult Disability: cognitive, hearing, physical, speech This picture communication guide was designed by a nurse for her nonspeaking adults who neeed to communicate their care needs in hospitals, nursing homes, and rehab facilities. By pointing to pictures in this handy guide, nonspeaking patients can communicate how they are feeling (emotionally and physically), what activi- ties they would like to do, what activities of daily living they need assistance with, what are their feelings and worries. A pain scale is included.This concise Guide includes

The Weight Mate is a weighted lap pad that provides calming weighted pressure on the nervous system for ADHD, ASD, SPD, mood disorder, depression, anxiety, dementia, and PTSD. It is discreet and por- table for outings, school, and workplace. The Weight Mate is designed to be worn across the lap, shoulders, back or stomach. It is not a full sized blanket.The Weight Mate can be used alone or as a companion to the Fidget Folder. The 2 lb.Weight Mate is a stand alone product and the 3, 5 or 7 lb. pad can be snapped to it to increase weight. Wheely Cape Abram’s Nation Price: $219.29 - $219.29 Product Type: seating/positioning/ mobility Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary Disability: physical The Abram’s Nation Wheely Cape is uniquely designed to address the issues special needs customers have with ordinary rain and winter coats. Ideal for motorized scooter and wheelchair users. OUR DESIGN: Curved Front Profile has less material over the wheels and more cover- age in the front and back Split Wing Back protects wearer from the elements and provides easier access to chair handles, backpacks and medical equipment Front Pocket with optional access port to ac- commodate personal or medical items Connected Hood on child sizes to ensure full coverage and protection at all times Always water-resistant and breathable! MATERIALS: Outer shell: mid-weight nylon

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