Derek Flores
Parenting Special Needs Adaptive Guru
he says…
Items to help make life simple
For children with special needs, even the smallest tasks can be challenging. But with the right tools and resources, parents can help their children succeed in school and in life.
Derek Flores
Parenting Special Needs Adaptive Guru
As the official Adaptive guru for Parenting Special Needs Magazine, my goal is to promote inclusivity. I believe that it is the little things that can make a huge difference. Over the years, in the adaptive fashion industry, I have witnessed just that. So, I am excited to bring to you my top adaptive back to school “little things” picks for the 2023 school year. And here they are!
Michele Dunham
Occupational Therapist Says…
she says…
As a School-Based Occupational Therapist, with over 16 years of experience working with children of every age and ability level… I have found that every child can learn new skills. It may not always be in the “traditional manner” and it may take years of trial and error, however success is so rewarding and worth it every time! Whether the activity needs to be adapted, the environment needs to change, or finding the right tool or adapted device that makes the difference; parents, educators and therapists often spend hours thinking about what we can do to make a child more successful. Parents and educators often share the same goal for a child and that is to make them more independent and successful within their environment, whether that is school or home. However, parents and educators often struggle with the balance between encouraging independence and possible failure or just doing it for them. No one wants to see a child struggle and become frustrated with activities that can easily be done by
By providing instructional steps for each of the products.
All to help you teach your child to succeed when using them.
