Teaching With Gears (Tomy Gearation)

This video will give you some ideas about how to use a gears toy in a playfully educational way.\r
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Its a good idea to watch the video on how to use a communication book first:\r
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Here is a link to the Tomy Gearation toy I use in this video:\r
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Apraxia:\r
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More information about communication books . . . \r
A communication book is an inexpensive, effective tool for supporting your childs early communication. This video walks through some steps to helping your child improve requesting skills using visual supports.\r
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I didnt mention this in the video, but do NOT use verbal prompting when pricing this with your child. Model appropriate language (= I want bubbles please!), but DONT say things like, What do you want? or Show me!\r
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Binders - this one is especially great because it has a little clear pocket in the inside where any pictures not in use can be stored!\r
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Alternate (less expensive) binder (similar to the one in the video):\r
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Velco Dots:\r
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Laminator - I havent used this particular one, but Ive used a wide variety and there arent that many differences (check reviews and do research before buying):\r
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Picture Exchange Communication System - different from what I do slightly, but a great, well-organized system:\r
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Studies on Visual Supports Helping Children Learn Language:\r
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Find a Speech-Language Pathologist:\r
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Getting Help Through Public School District (U.S.A.)\r
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Recommended Books on Visual Supports:\r
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Have fun!