Early Childhood Assistive Technology

Description: The Adapted Bump ‘n Go Mini Jet is a small plane with a clicking noise and flashing light when moved around. It also changes direction when it hits an object. Compatible with any ability switch with a 1/8” (.3cm) plug and requires 2 “AA” batteries.

Description: This is a small 12” dog that barks and wags its tail when it moves. Compatible with any ability switch with a 1/8” (.3cm) plug. It works with 2 “C” batteries.

Description: This colorful fan includes 64 different effects and light shows. The lights are so bright that the user can enjoy both day and night. Blades are made of soft foam. Compatible with any ability switch with a 1/8” (.3cm) plug.

Description: This large, soft floor puzzle is designed to help children recognize the shapes of the letter of the alphabet. Some pieces have been augmented with wooden knobs to illustrate how to make puzzle pieces easier to grab for students with motor difficulties. 

Description: These wooden blocks feature bright colors, engraved letters, and Braille.

Description: This toy fireman climbs a ladder bedecked with icons depicting activity choices. It is augmented with a jelly bean switch for easy use by students with motor difficulties.

Description: This scooter device helps students with gross motor disabilities to maintain mobility and develop important motor skills. By directing her body toward a desired place or object, a child is learning to shift body weight, maintain balance, and move independently. In addition, neck, shoulder, and arm muscles are being used and developed. The board can be used with or without a cushion, depending on the individual needs of the child.

Description: These crayons are easy to grip or they can be placed on the finger tips of the child/artist. Color vocabulary and creativity can be enhanced by their use.

Description:This busy board contains items that can be activated by switched and produce sound or tactile sensation. By using the switches to activate the items, kids can learn cause and effect.

Click HERE to see a demonstration of this device. (In this video clip, the student explains after exploring the device, "It vibrates.")

Description: This wooden puzzle clock by Holgate features easy to grasp, bright colored pieces. In addition, the clock hands in the center can be manipulated.

Description: This ball is easy to grasp, stretch, and pull. Also, the ball does not bounce, making it easier to retrieve. Its hair-like features appeal to the sense of touch.

Description: These activity blocks by Playwell are colorful and easy to stack. Each block is magnetized and can be easily manipulated by children with motor difficulties. Students with visual impairments can use tactile strategies to learn common shapes.

Description: This play set allows children with motor difficulties and visual impairments to participate in catching and throwing a ball. Two children can play a game together, which also increases the opportunity for social interaction.

Description: The brightly colored, inflated cylinder can help children develop muscle tone and flexibility as well as positioning skills.

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Description: This play telephone features realistic ringing and recorded human voices answering and hanging up the telephone. Each number button also has a recorded voice which says the number itself. The phone also plays random musical tunes and rhymes when it is pulled and pushed on the floor.

Click HERE to see a demonstration of this device. Click HERE to see a student demonstrating this device.

Description: This toy is a battery operated stuffed animal that is attached to a large, round button. The button is sensitive to touch, bright red, and can be mounted in a variety of positions (eg. On a wheel chair). Children learn cause and effect by pushing the button to get the rooster to move.

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Description: This tactile ring provides multiple sensory input for children. The bright color, flexible material, and rough surface make it easy to grasp and manipulate.

Description: This toy features prerecorded sounds and melodies. The buttons and switches provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn cause and effect while pushing buttons and making the dashboard emit sound.

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Description: This puzzle, made by Guidecraft, features life-like pieces which are colorful and large. As an added feature, the names of the fruits are labeled in both Spanish and English, to help the vocabulary development of bilingual children.