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INTRODUCING: QCHARMS!

Help your child transition between activities, tolerate sensory input, and manage behavior with QCHARMS

QCharm gives your child visual cues at their fingertips.

QCharms is a revolutionary system that uses the Dyna Vox Mayer- Boardmaker images on charms that attach to a portable wristband and allows for instant visual cues in every environment. The charms are easy to replace, the wrist bands are durable and the system is pre-packed in a kit that can be carried with you.

Each QCharm kit contains 30 icon charms and 3 reward charms that can be used for your own cuing system. For maximum usability, two wristbands, two keychains as well as a portable carrying case are included. Benefits for Educators Cues are portable across the school setting (via the child's wrist/backpack/the educator etc) the band may be handed off to other educators (ie. Homeroom teacher to the Inclusion classroom teacher) the system is subtle and fashionable, which draws less unwanted attention from others the child/educator can refer to it frequently the close proximity of the band/cues is easier to see (vs. looking at a poster hung on a wall that may be relatively far away) there is no need to cut/laminate/Velcro visual cues may

use the cues to facilitate language development cues may be used to teach "cause and effect"Benefits for Caregivers Cues may be referred to in any location around the house (rather than having to find the cues posted in one part of the house) cues may be referred to when child/caregiver are outside or somewhere in the neighborhood cues may be handed off to a sitter/other caregiver no need to cut/laminate/Velcro visual cues (more time to spend with the child/individual) cues may be easily transported out into the community (store/restaurant/playground/friend's and relative's house/movie theater/place of worship/etc) consistent use of cues improves behavior/language/sensory

modulation/task transition which may lead to more respite opportunities for the primary caregiver(s) may use the cue to facilitate language development cues may be used to teach "cause and effect"Benefits for the Individual Beneficial visual cues are easily accessed can see that letters combine to make words and words match pictures can see that facial expressions (in others) are a way to signal what the other person is feeling cues that depict facial expressions may be used to help the individual identify what he/she is feeling cues can be frequently referenced to remind of upcoming events/tasks, schedule changes, safety reminders, rewards to anticipate cues can be referenced to communicate a need cues can be used to remind

the person what strategies he/she can use to adapt to environmental stressors (ie. Loud noise)Benefits for Others (relatives, siblings etc.) Cues help the relative/sitter/etc communicate in a way that is familiar to the individual (which is important in the reduction of tantrums and in the improvement of desirable and safe behavior) cues are easily portable and fashionable which may increase the chances of the relative/sitter actually using the cues visual cues also remind the relative/sitter/etc what is coming up next cues/reward symbols can be easily referenced to shape behavior and to communicate needs/information to the individual with autism no more cutting/laminating/velcro facial expression cues may

be referenced in order to help identify what the individual is feeling. Then, appropriate changes can be made and words of reassurance can be spoken facial expression cues help the secondary caregiver explain to the individual what someone else is feeling safety cues remind the relative/sitter/etc what hazards to anticipate and what cues to use to prevent a dangerous situation cues help the secondary caregiver reinforce "cause and effect"Why are visual supports so important?

They are an environmental cues that we can see which help improve organization, communication and social/environmental interaction.

Some examples of visual supports include: calendars; Palm Pilots; Post-it notes; grocery lists; etc. The general population uses visual supports and now we are offering a system to help those whose function relies heavily on visual learning.

Children with Autism spectrum disorder need consistent structure, repetition and rewards in order to habituate to external (and internal) stimuli so that they may replace undesirable behavior with more socially acceptable behavior.

Visual supports can be used by family, friends, educators, therapy personnel, sitters...to name a few. By consistently presenting the child with the cues, other people besides the primary caregiver may care for the child.

This means there is potential for respite for the primary caregiver!

Testamonial:QCharm helps our special needs preschoolers anticipate their daily schedules! They are easy to individualize for each child's program..." - LaCroix, M.S., P.T.

You get all three sets of charms to mount on the wristbands or keychains:

An Exceptional Value at - just $45.00

Two High Contrast Wrist Bands

Two High Contrast Key Chains

30 Charms

3 Reward Charms ... in a portable easy to use carrying case!

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