SHOPPING SMART CURRICULUM

Description:  Set includes 1) 288 color laminated picture cards of grocery items; 2) a small folder with clear pockets for organizing and carrying selected cards; 3) marking pens to change or highlight items on the cards; 4) task sequence pages; 5) an Instructor's guide.

To Operate: Laminated cards are easy to organize and keep clean.

Application:  The cards can be used both at home to plan a grocery list and at the store to remember items to purchase.  This is useful for those with limited memory/organization and/or reading and writing skills. Cards aid in communicating with store employees for those with limited or no speech and/or hearing.

Vendor(s): Attainment Company    Approximate Cost:  $99.00 ($50.00 without task sequencing pages and instructor's guide.)
Picture cards are available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

TIME TIMER

Description:  A "visual timer" that displays elapsed time. Eight inches in diameter.  Available in additional sizes.

To Operate: Set the timer for 1 to 60 minutes by moving the translucent red disc to the desired time.  As the time elapses, the red disc slowly disappears.  The time is over when the red display is gone.  The timer has no final auditory signal.

Application:  Provides a concrete representation of the passing of time which is helpful for those with poor memory/organization.   Unlike most timers, it provides a visual rather than an auditory signal when the "time is up", beneficial for people with limited or no hearing.  Good contrasting colors are helpful for those with limited vision.

Vendor(s): North Coast Medical, Nasco    Approximate Cost:  $25.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library