Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
I agree. Unfortunately I can't do a direct session right now.. Ina few weeks hopefully we will take a walk and get back to using the cane
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Rosemary Gribbin
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
We need to stop thinking that toddlers are cognitively mature enough to understand what the consequence of their decisions are- when toddlers don't want to be in a car seat- would your advice be- well
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Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS <gambrose@...>
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler-don't encourage- solve the problem
We don't need to encourage the child- we need to solve the child's problem. To do that we need to talk about toddlers who need mobility tools for effective path information in a new way. The toddlers
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Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS <gambrose@...>
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Thinking from her perspective...why should I use my cane when I have someone's hand? Wonder what will happen if that hand is no longer there? A hyssy fit or two initially, I bet, but in the long run?
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Craig Phillips <1700cleep@...>
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#189
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Holding hands
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Rosemary Gribbin
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Obstacle course? What if her other traveling companions were using white cane like devices so she doesn¡¯t feel self conscious ? Or have her conduct a running monologue about what she is detecting
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douglas gilbert
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Re: ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
"walking outside with her family" independently or tethered (hand, arm, etc.)? Craig Phillips, MS Ed. COMS *¡°That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has
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Craig Phillips <1700cleep@...>
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#186
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ideas to encourage cane use for a toddler
Hi Does anyone have any suggestions to encourage a toddler to use her cane? She was using it for several weeks but has now decided that she is familiar enough walking outside with her family and
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Rosemary Gribbin
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#185
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In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration - a conversation with author and neuroscientist Shane O'Mara
This is a great presentation on walking, relating a lot to what we do. Please check it out. I liked it so much I brought his book! TFrom: America Walks <info@...> Sent: Wednesday, June 3,
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Robertson, Meg (MCB)
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Remotely teaching street-crossing skills with APH program -- QUESTION
Hi Nanette! I hope you don¡¯t mind my sending this to the listservs, as others probably have the same question. To teach these advanced street-crossing skills remotely, you purchase only one
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Dona Sauerburger
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Re: [EXTERNAL] [OandM] Old Cane Tips
Perfect! Gina J. Schmid Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) Vision Services (301)613-7378 cell (240)740-1810 Vision office ________________________________ Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020
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Schmid, Gina J
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Re: [EXTERNAL] [OandM] Old Cane Tips
Hi Gina; Paul relayed the following message¡ Top of the morning to you all! Yes, we still collect O&M canes and other instructional materials for overseas use. Please email me directly at
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Chris Tabb
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Re: [EXTERNAL] [OandM] Old Cane Tips
Yes Chris- that is who it was. Do we know if he signed up to this listserv? Thanks! I will search some old emails and see if I can find his contact info:) Gina J. Schmid Certified Orientation &
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Schmid, Gina J
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Re: [EXTERNAL] [OandM] Old Cane Tips
Another possibility for donations is the ¡°You Cane Give¡± initiative. http://youcanegive.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Cause/You-Cane-Give-Initiative-1558518134229769/
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MitchHansen, COMS
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Re: [EXTERNAL] [OandM] Old Cane Tips
I believe that was Paul Ajuwon, but there was another gentleman as well whose name I cannot remember. ¡ª Chris Tabb chris@... Mobile: 512.660.2750
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Chris Tabb
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Re: [EXTERNAL] [OandM] Old Cane Tips
Good question- there was someone collecting items some time back to send to other countries. I hope he sees this and will let us know for I have some canes and tips to donate too! Anyone know who that
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Schmid, Gina J
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Old Cane Tips
Does anyone use these old slip and screw on tips? Or know where they could find a good home?
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Lhesse@...
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Re: Software question
Hi Jack and Gilbert! Gilbert, the program costs only $25, so it should be feasible for you to acquire. See https://www.aph.org/product/crossings-with-no-traffic-control-flashdrive-edition/ And Jack,
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Dona Sauerburger
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Re: Software question
Thanks for your quick response! I really appreciate it. I think that I will probably go ahead with running it from my computer. I also found that it takes quite a lot of space on the computer (14
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Jack Mitchell <JACK@...>
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Re: Software question
I did not actually acquire the software. But I look forward to hearing about your experience Doug
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douglas gilbert
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#173
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