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2 29 Wells Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701 office: 914.963.2040, toll-free: 800.431.2972 Gel-Maze The gel-maze provides the child the opportunity to move a marble through a maze pattern. This activity offers the sensory feeling of gel, the opportunity to project the path of the marble, and introduces the child to linear geometry. All of these activities contribute to brain stimulation, improved eye/hand coordination, increased finger strength, dexterity, reduced boredom and anxiety. Spiral Gel Pad • Cushions tabletop to protect against injury caused by uncontrolled motor activity • Improves finger strength and dexterity • Provides sensory stimulation (tactile and visual) Spiral Gel Pad Spiral Gel Pad, Clear Used with light box. Light Box sold separately see page 4 ReOrder # Description Size U/M WT. 912428 Spiral Gel Pad 20" x 22" Ea. 6.7lbs. 912441 Spiral Gel Pad, Clear Used with Light Box 15" x 15" Ea. 6 lbs. ReOrder # Description Size U/M WT. 912425 Gel-Maze w/marbles Green Gel 14" x 14" x 1" Ea. 2.2lbs. 914517 Gel-Maze w/marbles Clear Gel 14" x 14" x 1" Ea. 2.2lbs. What is Sensory Integration? Sensory integration is a theory developed by A Jean Ayres, an occupational therapist with training in neuro science and, educational psychology. Ayres defines sensory integration as a "neurological process that organizes sensation from ones own body and from the environment thus making it possible to use the body effectively within the environment". This theory helps explain the relationship between the brain and behavior and helps explain how and why individuals respond to various sensory inputs. The five main senses are: Touch, Sound, Sight, Taste, & Smell. Two other powerful senses are: 1. Vestibular - Movement and balance sense. Provides feedback where the head and body are in relationship to external space. 2. Proprioception - Joint and muscle sense. Provides feedback where and what the body parts are doing. Since many special needs children are deprived of normal proprioception in the fingers it makes it difficult to manage fine motor tasks which is needed to write well, button clothing and other important tasks. Activities that support fine motor control of the hand and fingers are an important part of physical rehabilitation. Please Note: All the heat sealed products in this catalog have the following characteristics: • Heat Sealed with anti-bacterial, pthalate free vinyl • Wipe clean for proper infection control • Pre-filled nontoxic gel SenSory StImulatIon

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