DO IT YOURSELF-- DIY
Stage 5 (ages 5-6) Structural • Creating structures
Young children need to play in order to learn and reach their goals! Providers need to think beyond switch toys. If we focus simply on switch toys, they will miss out on other play opportu- nities throughout the day. Adding a laundry basket in a wagon to the outdoor play area with accessible toys for a child to access allows the child to play with peers in the least restrictive environ- ment. Parents and providers must consider what typical peers are using during play and how the TEAM can make it accessi- ble for our young children with disabilities. Twelve categories are listed below with assistive technology items and resources to support play for children with disabilities in early childhood settings.
RECOMMENDED ADAPTED PLAY PRODUCTS
ART AND FINE MOTOR Zot Artz Adaptive Art Tools For Children with Disablities
Raised Line Coloring Book Raised Line Coloring Book Raised Line Braille Color and Paint Loop Scissors Melissa and Doug Water Wow Melissa and Doug Zip Button Bear Desktop Slant Board Industrial Strength Twist Ties
Use an empty veggie tray to adapt games
COMMUNICATION The Core Word Classroom Assistiveware Matt & Molly Kits Blue Bee Pals
Wristband Board Stay Play and Talk Tobii Dynavox Facebook Share Snap Plus Core App (picture below)
Accessible Playground
Quiet Spray Visual Support
9
June / July, 2020 | www.closingthegap.com/membership Closing The Gap © 2020 Closing The Gap, Inc. All rights reserved.
BACK TO CONTENTS
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator