Fact Sheets are concise and practical reference guides for you to read, print, and share. Fact Sheets in Spanish — CLICK HERE
FACT SHEETS IN ENGLISH:
- 01 - Communication: What are they trying to tell me?
- 02 - Light Sensitivity
- 03 - Touch Cues
- 04 - Object Communication
- 05 - Tadoma
- 06 - Ideas for Recreation and Leisure Activities
- 07 - (Intentionally left blank)
- 08 - How to Interact with Individuals with Dual Sensory Impairment
- 09 - Teaching Body Language
- 10 - Developing Independence
- 11 - Appropriate Touch
- 12 - Tolerating Touch
- 13 - Encouraging Exploration
- 14 - Making Changes in Routines
- 15 - Relaxation Strategies
- 16 - Deaf-Blindness
- 17 - Innovative Living Options
- 18 - Alphabet Soup
- 19 - Creating a Need to Communicate
- 20 - Strategies for Successful Medical/Dental Appointments for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind
- 21 - Supported Education
- 22 - (Intentionally left blank)
- 23 - Visual Adaptations
- 24 - Otitis Media
- 25 - How to Create a Communication Dictionary
- 26 - Considerations When Assessing Children & Youth of Spanish Speaking Families
- 27 - How to Create a Winning Video Resume
- 28 - Maintaining a Home-School Relationship
- 29 - The Use of Interveners
- 30 - Strategies for Using Voice Output Communication Devices with Children who are Deaf-Blind
- 31 - Strategies for Minimizing the Risk of Sexual Abuse
- 32 - Brothers and Sisters: Supporting Siblings of Children who are Deaf-Blind
- 33 - Etiologies of Deaf-Blindness
- 34 - Utilizing the Sense of Smell in Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness
- 35 - Suggestions for Creating Successful Transitions from School to Adulthood
- 36 - Successful Transitions Between Programs
- 37 - Tips for Improving the Accuracy of Signed Communication
- 38 - Things to Remember When Requesting an Intervener for Your Child
- 39 - Strategies for Creating Communication-Rich Environments for Children who are Deaf-Blind
- 40 - Tips for Choosing Conceptually Accurate Signs
- 41 - A Self-Evaluation Guide for Assessing the Quality of Your Interactions with a Student who is Deaf-Blind
- 42 - The Intervener's Motto: Do With, Not For
- 43 - Choosing and Using Tactile Name Cues
- 44 - Integrating Your Child Into Groups
- 45 - 10 Easy Steps for Making and Posting a Custom Signed-Communication Instructional Video
- 46 - Soundfield Amplification Systems
- 47 - Planning Family Outings
- 48 - Promoting Interactions with Siblings and Peers
VIDEO FACT SHEETS - New series of videos! California Deafblind Services has partnered with the Idaho and Montana state deafblind projects to start a new series of Video Fact Sheets to be able to share concepts and information. Read more: https://www.cadbs.org/videos/
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