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Special Needs Advisory Panel
Customers frequently come to us seeking insights to which toys best meet the needs of children with "autism," "Asperger's disorder," "pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)," "auditory processing disorder (APD)," "mental retardation," "Down syndrome," and other developmental challenges. As a whole, these conditions and characteristics are defined as "Special Needs."
This urgent concern - coming from parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators - inspired Fat Brain Toys to seek out answers.
In search of the "best" answers, we brought together highly knowledgeable, experienced individuals - with obvious passion for helping special kids. These individuals have generously volunteered to provide insights based upon their practical experiences and research-based work with special needs children. As a means of saying "thank you," Fat Brain Toys has contributed a $500 donation on their behalf to the charity of their choice. These experts will continue to advise us on the best toys and their optimal use with "differently-abled" kids. Hats off to these volunteers for their sincere commitment to very special kids.
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Erin Kipple
Erin is the research coordinator at the University of Washington Autism Center in Seattle. She has extensive experience as an ABA therapist and a genuine desire to help kids. World Vision will receive $500 on behalf of Erin. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting children, families and communities worldwide experiencing poverty and injustice. Click here to see Erin's recommended toys...
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Kim Ward
Kim is President of the Autism Society of America Michigan Chapter and the Bay City School District Parent Advocate for Special Education. Kim and her husband John are parents of four children - among them, one child with Bipolar/Aspergers with ADD, and one child who is autistic. The Saginaw Bay Autism Society will receive $500 on behalf of Kim. Click here to see Kim's recommended toys...
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Dr. Ronald Savage
Dr. Savage has worked with children, adolescents and young adults with traumatic brain injuries and neurological disorders for over 35 years. Presently, Dr. Savage is Executive Vice President for the North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS). Dr. Savage is also Program Consultant to The George Washington University Graduate Program in Traumatic Brain Injury and Editor of the Brain Injury Professional. The Hattie Larlham Foundation will receive $500 on behalf of Dr. Savage. Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit organization providing care to children and adults with cerebral palsy and profound/severe mental and motor retardation including: prenatal disorders, birth related injury, brain malformation, traumatic brain injury, prematurity, severe infection, and medical complications. Click here to see Dr. Savage's recommended toys...
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