Special Needs > Multi-Purpose Toys
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BiliboDeceptively simple, magically attractive, Bilibo's iconic shape and bright colors immediately appeal to children. Developed in collaboration with child development specialists from University Hospital, Zurich, Bilibo's unique form arouses curiosity, sparks imagination, and encourages creativity. Children sit in and on, rock in, spin themselves around in, carry, wear, and peek through Bilibo. Making a line of multiple Bilibos , children walk, hop, and jump from one to another. Occupational therapists rave about the value of Bilibo and its benefits to children, particularly about the way children can experience gravity in different ways. US$32.99 |
Customer testimonial Hi Christina I thought I would tell you how much one child I work with enjoys the Bilibo toy. He is 5 and totally blind. He spins quite fast around in it on a hard surface floor. He is able to catch himself with his arms what ever direction he tips over which is helping him with upper body development and balance skills. He really likes to spin when standing and this is a habit we are trying to help him stop. He does admit it is much more fun to spin in the Bilibo than without it, so this is where he goes when he needs to spin. It does seem to lessen his need for the other kind of spinning, so this is good. Also this is a good toy for turn taking with a peer or sib. As well I find children with low vision like to watch contrasting colour balls roll around inside of it. It also cradles small/multi involved children with low tone, very nicely encouraging them in bringing their hands to midline. When a large enough child is in there (and I am supporting the Bilibo not to roll about), rather than arms/hands flopping about at the sides, the arms end up more in the middle of the body, to hold a toy. Of course with experience many of these kids like a bit of gentle rocking to and fro as well. I think this is one of the best toys ever! Take care, |
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Braille Alphabet BlocksTwenty-seven alphabet blocks, each with a lower case letter and its Braille equivalent cut into top and bottom. European style font offers embossed letters easily traced by little fingers. Sides feature primary color upper case letters, numbers and sign language alphabet . Basswood 1 3/4" cubes. Not only useful for those who will learn Braille, but also as an introduction to the sighted of the way the blind read. US$39.99 |
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Braille Math BlocksSixteen blocks embossed on two sides, each with numerals and math symbols. Based on Nemeth code, the set features more than two sets of numerals: 1 - 9 as well as symbols for plus, minus, equals. Perfect companion to award-winning Braille Alphabet Blocks. US$24.99 Braille Blocks ComboUS$54.99 man-239
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Braille for the SightedHave you wondered how braille dots are organized so that you can read them with your fingertips? This book is colorful and easy to understand with graphics and games to teach beginning braille. US$7.99 |
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3D Feel & FindWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$32.99 |
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Little Lock BoxDevelop fine motor and memory skills by exploring six ways to unlock and lock, open and close, and play hide-and-seek with this six door hardwood box with brass-plated hardware and easy grip carry-along handle. Compact size makes Little Lock Box ideal for itinerant special educators. Measures 11" x 7" x 7"H, excluding carry-along handle. US$69.99 |
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Lock Box Memory GameHide objects behind 10 doors that open to three compartments in hardwood box with brass-plated hardware and easy grip carry-along handle. Develops memory and fine motor skills as child explores ways to unlock and lock, open and close, and hide-and-seek. Measures 15" x 7" x &"H, excluding carry-along handle. US$99.99 |
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Pop ToobsPop Toobs strengthen muscles invloved in two-handed activities and provide auditory, visual, and tactile feedback. Simple accordion tubes pull apart--up to 29"--and scrunch back to 8 1/2", bend and snap together. Bend one into a circle and snap the ends together to form a bracelet. Connect one to another and then another. How many can you connect? How long is the chain when all the toobs are pressed together? when they're pulled out as far as each will go? Play and learn while developing muscle strength. US$11.49 set of six toobs |
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Snap BagsSnap, toss, catch. Link together textured bags and use as shoulder or lap weight. Snap Bags develop visual perception, motor planning, eye/hand coordination,
bilateral coordination, fine and gross motor, sensory processing and social skills.
Game booklet included. US$29.99 |
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Brain NoodlesBrain Noodles, jumbo 18-inch long silky fiber stems that bend and twist any way you want, invite open-ended play and provide visual and tactile stimulation that promotes kinesthetic learning. Bright colors, soft, silky texture, and flexibility make Brain Noodles an ideal tool for sensory-motor integration and occupational therapy. Easy to grasp, bend and shape. Can be straightened and re-used endlessly. Washable. Twelve-pack includes assorted vibrant colors. |
Brain Noodles 12-pack assorted colors US$17.99 per pack
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