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QCHARM
Innovative, portable, visual cuing system to assist autistic children and
adults in communicating with caregivers, educators and parents. Please visit
www.qcharm.com
Giggles & Grins
Giggles & Grins carries educational toys, games
and puzzles. We are proud to offer low prices and fantastic customer service.
http://www.gigglesngrins.net
Finding God in Autism
New book! New website!
www.findinggodinautism.com
A devotional book for parents of children
who are on the Autism Spectrum. Get hope, strength and answers to your tough
questions.
Learn and Sign Funtime
Books
My books are designed to make sign language
more appealing for our young children. Children tend to learn faster when they
can have fun while studying. My books also make it enjoyable for parents to
learn right along with their children.
If you might be interested please feel free to
contact Judy at: learnandsign@aol.com
Also check out:
www.signlanguagebooks.com
Children’s books for sale
Mostly older, more wholesome books of various
interest and titles. Please e-mail me for a list. I am reducing my library and
the books are reasonably priced.
E-mail Joan at:
bookactivist@hotmail.com
Memory Skills Made Easy
Helping kids with autism and ADD remember more
of what they study….
Endorsed by Dr. Temple Grandin and has various
testimonials from families whose kids struggle with learning issues.
www.MemorySkillsMadeeasy.com
Any good resources for educational DVD’s or
videos that are for children who have Down syndrome?
We were wondering if you know of some good resources for
educational DVD's or videos that would teach children with Down syndrome. We
home school and are looking for some videos to supplement and reinforce
learning. We have an 11-year old and a 5-year-old.
John & Lisa
johnlisa@grahamchurch.org
Activity Card sets
for early reading skills in
Phonics and Basic Sight Word
recognition. Each card is designed as a
mini-lesson for better focus of attention.
Free catalog available at:
caroljeankoch@yahoo.com
or write to: C Koch, 503 Madrona Way NE,
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
What is it like to struggle
with learning?
Getting To First Base—Chris Struggles to Read
By Maggie Dail, MA
Now available, … “A novel explaining from a
kid’s point of view what it is like to struggle with some challenges. It is
tender and gently revealing.” — Diane McAlister, Family Academy
More reviews and ordering info:
www.specialhelps.com
Maggie Dail, MA Neurodevelopmentalist
Associate Member of ICAN
(253) 581-1588
Maggie@specialhelps.com
Lessons
Interactive is an innovative
educational program that allows students to learn interactively with a
teacher using the internet. This means you can learn a variety of subjects,
from mathematics to music, with the help of a real teacher who you can talk
to and see on your computer.
All you need is a
willingness to learn in a whole new way!
If you want to know more
about Lessons Interactive, please see our web site at
www.lessonsinteractive.com
Hi, I was
wondering if I could offer my services for respite in the Pierce and Kitsap
county area.. We have two special needs children whom we homeschool. We will
charge $10.00 per hour. Our house is fully wheelchair assessable. We will
also homeschool clients children if they desire.
Thanks and God
bless, Vickie
My e-mail is:
hterryduck@wavecable.com
Super Duper
Publications
www.superduperinc.com
I am a former
Speech-Language Pathologist who used to work at Hidden Treasure Christian
School. I am now a stay-at-home mom who plans to homeschool some day. I wanted
to offer you one of my favorite sources for materials to use with special needs
children and families. These are easy to use and of great quality. When I
needed new materials most of them came from this company. It is called Super
Duper Publications. Their web site even offers some free downloads of
activities for you.
Tara Dotson
M.S. CCC-SLP
Protect Your Clothing
Bright, cheerful bibs with
pocket
Soft Opaque plastic backing
Age Appropriate material
(Infant to adult sizes)
Sandi Holt
503-761-1690
nommie@iwon.com
*miniature sample available
upon request*
Special Needs Children Training Doll - Hands On Learning
Children with special health care needs require training for parents,
teachers and healthcare professionals. “Nickie” is an anatomical doll
that is used to practice medical device training for special needs
children. The Nickie doll includes four medical devices: a gastrostomy
button, a tracheostomy tube, a PICC line and an intermittent urethral
catheter. Additionally, School nursing care plans for special
education students are included with the training doll.
Hands-On-Learning.com
(480)807-6300
Functional Neurological Development
I work with special needs children, slow learners, and much
more.
E-mail:
yramsh@valkyrie.net Phone: (303)674-4465
12/05
Marblesoft = Special Kids Deserve Special Software
Marblesoft has been providing software to special education
since 1983. Our programs feature multiple difficulty levels and the greatest
variety of options for parent or teacher control. Single-and-dual switch
scanning are built in, as well as natural speech prompting and a recording
management system to track your child's progress.
Let us show you how learning on the computer can be easy and
fun for your child. Call today for a free catalog or visit us online at:
www.marblesoft.com
12301 Central Ave NE; Suite 205; Blaine, MN 55434
(763)755-1402
12/05
ABA4Autism.com
and the Psychology Department at the University of Tennessee at
Martin are conducting a second survey on the causes of Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD). This survey is for mothers of children with ASD as well as
mothers of normally developing children who are ten years of age or younger.
Mothers who participate in the survey will receive a free ABA program to
teach their child to follow directions as well as free ABA mini programs for
common problems like sharing.
To take the survey please go to
http://www.aba4autism.com
12/05
Time4Learning provides
online learning popular with homeschoolers, particularly for challenged
children. The student-paced
interactive curriculum covers Preschool to Eighth
Grade.
Time4Learning
12/05 Fast Track Action Reading (complete and excellent
shape) for sale, $55ppd. It is the “fast and fun method…mastering reading
skills. Art, games, body movements and music are all used to create a fun
and active learning experience. The reading program teaches the sounds and
patterns of our language with six audio cassettes, visual aid flashcards,
and a 100 page workbook. The Fast Track learning method works for
everyone...preschoolers, students of all ages, even persons with symptoms of
dyslexia and other learning disabilities…even those raised in homes where
“English is not.”
Please e-mail Linda at mrau@centurytel.net, if interested.
12/05 Christian Adoption Ministry Here to Serve You!
Kingdom Kids Adoption Ministries of Spokane, Washington exists to encourage,
educate and equip believers in their pre-and post-adoptive and foster
parenting needs! Kingdom Kids provides a grant/fundraising program,
Christian Adoption Resources and Adoption Conferences around the country.
To contact us call 1-509-465-3520 (1-877-465-3520)
or check us out on the web at:
www.kingdomkidsadoption.org.
12/05
ICAN-DO It's a great program!
National website is www.icando.org national phone
number is (253) 588-5177
This is information for ICAN-- International Christian Association
of Neurodevelopmentalists. My personal info is:
CAN-DO
Cyndi Ringoen
P.O. Box 9822
Spokane, WA 99209
www.ican-do.net
(509) 2922937
Email: Wash_ican@hotmail.com
cdarling@icehouse.net
Wood pieces for Handwriting Without Tears
program by Jan Olsen. I have been making and selling these for over six
years. I sell them for $15.95 plus $5.00 shipping.
Bill Drueke bdrueke@tds.net
(616) 871-0095
3421 Pullman Ct, SE-Caledonia,MI 49316
www.easyhandwriting.com
12/05
Stevenson Learning Skills
Younger and older children who are struggling with learning to read will
find this program easy to use. Mnemonics helps them remember letters and
spelling rules.
—We’ve used Stevenson Learning Skills this year. This method of helping
children remember letters and spelling rules really works. We especially
like its usefulness in teaching older children who learn differently. -
Sherry Bushnell - NATHHAN
www.StevensonSemple.com
Stevenson/Semple 1-800-343-1211
Special Needs Educational Consulting
(including
ABA program assistance)
Would you like some extra help designing an effective
homeschooling program for you child with special needs?
I am a Christian homeschooling mother of a son with autism
and with 8+ years experience. I am listed as a special needs
consultant with HSLDA. I Specialize in individualized curriculum planning,
customized teaching tips, choosing and/or modifying curriculum, and
educational strategies. I can also help families who would like to implement
ABA therapy themselves for their children with autism but cannot afford to
pay outside therapists and/or ABA professionals. I have been doing ABA and
Verbal Behavior (among other therapies) with my son for 7 years and have
learned from the best professionals. All consultations are by phone and
e-mail so I work with clients across the U.S.
Offered by Mary Gusman
To learn more, visit:
www.ochomeschooling.com/specialneeds
Email:
homeschoolhelp@hotmail.com
Phone: (949) 888-5953
*Mention NATHHAN to receive a FREE 30-minute phone
consultation!
10/04 Based on the neurodevelopment flash card approach and used by ICAN, the
In A Flash Series
computer program is a fun and innovative way to teach children of all ability
levels the ABC’s and sight reading. Visit us at
http://www.flashseries.com/ for a free online demonstration.
6/09/04 Here is a great site
that offers home practice videos for sound practice. The featured
sound is the R sound 3-Video Series.
www.speechandlanguagevideos.com
*We now offer baby support
cushions for children with or without special needs. It provides much needed
support for babies who need help sitting up unsupported or learning how to
crawl. It's firm and durable but soft. It would especially help parents with
children who have low muscle tone. Diane Gowaty, M.A., CCC-SLP
