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May 20 2012

Tech4Autism: Review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)

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Editors Note: Some of this review is pulled from the previous Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus review from a few weeks ago. There are many similarities that justify this move, however, there are also some differences and this review will reflect the thoughts and opinions of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, by Samsung, only.

 

Has Samsung hit a home run with it’s new Galaxy Tab 2 7.0? Will this new tablet work out well for a child with #Autism?

Read on to find out..

Today I’ll be reviewing the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, by Samsung. This is a 7″ tablet is Samsung’s second generation tablet. It’s powered by android OS version 4.0.3 Ice Scream Sandwich. I have all the specs at the bottom of this review. Remember, my main focus is how this device could benefit your child with Autism. There are already tons of your more typical tech reviews all across the web.

As usual, I will be approaching this review from the unique perspective of a special needs parent, who just happens to be a hardcore techy. Not only do I understand the tech but also how it can be incorporated into the lives of the special needs family to assist a child with Autism in learning, communication and even social skills.

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The rundown

Here is a quick rundown of what you get for the $249 price tag and I’ll explain what this means for you and your child.

You get a bright, colorful and crisp, 7″ TFT display, sporting a resolution1024 x 600 pixels. As with it’s big brother, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, I still feel like this is kind of an oddball resolution and I’m not sure why they chose to go with it, but it get the job done and done well. Your apps, movies and pictures will look great on this display. My kids are really attracted to the bright, colorful images that are displayed on the screen.

The newly released Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will connect to the internet via WiFi only. This means no overpriced carrier contracts to worry about. WiFi is available just about everywhere, so this shouldn’t be a deal breaker for most people. We connect to WiFi at the children’s hospital all the time. It’s free and works great for things like streaming NetFlix. I can’t stress enough how many times this has been a lifesaver for us during long waits or extended stays at the hospital or doctors office.

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Their are two cameras on Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), one is on the front (known as a front facing camera) and the other is located on the back. The front facing camera can be used for taking self portaits and videos. Oddly enough. Samsung does’t even list the front facing camera on their site, so I don’t know the actual specs. The camera is perfect for using apps like Skype for making free video calls to loved ones. My kids love taking video and pictures. The get a big kick out of being able to capture their favorite moments and replay them over and over again.

The rear facing camera is spec’d at 3MP and does not include a flash. Both cameras do a good job of taking pictures and videos. They won’t replace a high end camera but they get the job done and serve a very good purpose for your special needs child.

One of the things that we have utilized the camera features for is helping our kids to adjust to new people and places. While my kids tend to adjust to new people and places more easily then some, at times they do struggle. We will have Emmett, for example, take pictures and or video of his new surroundings, as well as take a picture of his new doctor or therapist. This allows us to help him become more familiar and comfortable with new things. He can view the pictures or watch the videos to better familiarize himself with his new friends. The front facing camera allows him to take pictures of himself with a new person in his life and that’s worked out great for him as well.

 Will this work for your child?

Nothing will ever work for everyone. It’s important to remember that every child on the Autism spectrum is different and has unique abilities and needs. Having said that, I will share with you why I think this particular device will be is a fantastic piece of technology for families out there and how and why it’s helped mine.

I’ll start out with my favorite feature this tablet possesses and that’s size. What good is a tablet device if it’s simply to cumbersome for a younger child to easily manage on their own. The fact is, that as parents to these kids, we want as much intervention as possible and at the earliest age possible. Many kids on the Autism spectrum have difficulties with gross and/or fine motor skills and as with my kids, could find larger tablets more difficult to hold and subsequently use. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) provides the perfect size and weight for a younger child to be able to operate on their own, comfortably.

By comparison, the iPad is 9.7″ and most android tablets are around 10.1″ in size. My kids tend to have a more difficult time using the larger devices and seem to prefer the smaller screen size.

While I would totally agree that bigger is better when it comes to TV’s, the same isn’t always true for portable computing. A 7″ display allows for plenty of room to view their favorite apps, in a crisp, bright and colorful fashion. My kids can easily navigate the touchscreen and can hold the tablet itself with one or both hands. My 3 year old son, Emmett, has been the primary user of this device and has been able to use it without any problems. This also helps to promote independence, as they are able to do something on their own.

Something else to consider when investing in a device like this is durability. As I mentioned previously, I’m a hardcore techy at heart and I’m really picky about things. I like to take care of the few things that I have and keep them looking new. My kids on the other, are more impulsive and aren’t as gentle with their belongings or mine, for that matter,as I would like to see them be and understandably so. I want to know that a device that I invest my very limited funds into will last long enough for my kids to get some use out of it.

With that said, I have to say that I am honestly impressed with the construction of this tablet, as I was with the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. While is all plastic, it’s sleek and solid. It feels like one solid piece of glass in your hands. There are no sharp edges and the joints are all solid. The buttons (power and vol+/-) are sturdy and responsive. These are hallmarks of a well built device. The screen is scratch resistant as well. Emmett has accidentally and not so accidentally dropped this tablet on at least 4 or 5 occasions and there isn’t a scratch. Every time I clean the screen, I’m always looking for scratches and scuffs, all things I hate, and the screen remains undamaged. While I’m sure that Emmett will one day scratch the screen, I’m really, really impressed with how much it has stood up to so far. I’m very comfortable with my boys using the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) without me feeling the need to hover.

Conclusions

The other major thing I simply love about this tablet is the price. Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, by Samsung can be purchased at your local retailer for only $249. The cheapest iPad 2 will still run you $399 and you’ll need to spend $499 for the cheapest iPad 3. That is a significant difference in price. If you pick this up at Best Buy, you can also chose to purchase a one or two year accidental damage protection plan. This will cover anything that could happen to the tablet while in the hands of your special needs child. Basically, if it gets broken, you take it in to the store and they replace it.You can buy the tablet itself and a 2 year accidental protection plan for the same cost as the cheapest iPad 2 alone. 

This is a very well built, feature filled and well performing 7″ android tablet. Having said that, nothing is indestructible. Also, this is not the most powerful tablet you can buy. However, the combination of features, build quality and price make this a tablet that you should seriously consider, if your in the market for a tablet.

I think that this device is perfect for young children and adults alike. I would highly recommend Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, by Samsung, to anyone that would like a tablet based tool for use with their Autistic child.

I would never recommend something that I haven’t personally used and found useful with my 3 boys on the Autism Spectrum. Emmett and Elliott absolutely loves this device and with over 250,000 apps to choose from on the Google Play Store, your sure to find the apps that will be right for your child.

I give this tablet a 5/5 for use with children on the Autism Spectrum.

 

If you have any questions at all, please send me a message via the contact form at the bottom of this page or simply post your question in the comments.

 

The Complete List of Hardware Specs

Carrier: Wi-Fi Only

Form Factor: Touchscreen Tablet

Color: Metallic Gray

Operating System: Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich

Camera (Front): 2.0 Megapixel ??????

Camera (Rear): 3.0 Megapixel Auto Focus with Flash

Features: Auto Focus; DivX®; HD Recording; HD Playback (on another HD device)

Dimensions (W x H x D):4.8″ x 7.6″ x .41″

Weight: 0.76 lbs

Battery: 4000mAh

Usage Time: Up to 8 hours

Standby Time: Up to 600 hours (Wi-Fi on), Up to 1500 hours (Wi-Fi off)

Internal: 8GB

External: micro SD card slot supports up to 32GB

Frequencies and Data Type: Wi-Fi Only

CPU: 2×1.0GHz

Display: 7″ Display

Main Display Resolution: 1024 x 600 Pixel

Main Display Size: 7″ Display

Main Display Technology: TFT

User Interface: Widgets; TouchWiz; Social Hub; Accelerometer

Audio: Music player; Compatible Music Files- MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, Vorbis, Midi, AMR NB/WB, AC3(only with Video), WAV

Video: Video Player; Compatible Video Files- 1080p playback (HW codec only)Format: 3gp(mp4), avi(divx), wmv(asf), flv, mkv, webm Codec: HW – MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX; VP8, WMV7/8, DivX3.11, Sorenson H.263

Fun and Entertainment: Google Play Store™, Samsung Media Hub, Social Hub, Peel Smart Remote, Amazon™ Kindle™, AllShare™, Kies Air, Next Issue, Photo Editor, Pulse

Business and Office: Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync, Virtual Private Network (VPN) Access, Polaris® Office, Video Chat, Cisco WebEx, EAS IT Policy, HW Encryption, Sybase Afaria

Messaging Options: Email; Corporate Email; Instant Messaging; Swype™

Where to get it

Here are links to Samsung’s online store as well Best Buy where you can purchase this particular device:

Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) $249 (Direct from Samsung)

Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) $249 (Best Buy)

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Twitter: @SamsungTweets

Facebook: Samsung USA

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May 10 2012

A Special Needs Review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

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The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

 

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Samsung, is the first of hopefully many tech companies, to step up to the plate and allow me to review their products from the unique perspective of a special needs parent, who just happens to be a hardcore techy. Not only do I understand the tech but also how it can be incorporated into the lives of the special needs family to assist a child with Autism in learning, communication and even social skills. 

The piece of tech I’ll be reviewing today is the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, by Samsung. This is a 7″ tablet powered by android OS version 3.2 Honeycomb. For those of you with hardcore techy blood pumping through your veins, I have all the specs at the bottom of this review. Remember, my main focus is how this device could benefit your child with Autism. There are already tons of your more typical tech reviews all across the web.

The rundown

Here is a quick rundown of what you get for the $299-$349 price tag and I’ll explain what this means for you and your child.

You get a bright, colorful and crisp, 7″ TFT display, sporting a resolution1024 x 600 pixels. This is kind of an oddball resolution and I’m not sure why they chose to go with it but it get the job done and I can promise you that your apps will look great on this display. My kids are really attracted to the bright, colorful images that are displayed on the screen.

This Galaxy Tab will connect to the internet via WiFi only. This means no overpriced carrier contracts to worry about. Let’s face it, WiFi is available everywhere. We connect to WiFi at the children’s hospital all the time. It’s free and works great for things like streaming NetFlix.

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The tablet comes in 2 flavors, 16GB and 32GB. The version I received for review was the 16GB version. Not only does this tablet have 16GB of internal or built in storage, it also has a microSD card reader as well for additional storage up to 32GB. What does this mean in terms of real life? It means that your child can store tons of movies, music, pictures, games and most importantly educational apps. What does this mean for you? It means car rides, doctors appointments or even trips to the store can become a bit easier and less stressful for you and your child, because, if anything like mine, they will be engrossed in their favorite animated movie and are effectively distracted. This could mean quieter outings with fewer battles. How many of us couldn’t use that, I mean honestly? This is also an important advantage over other devices, such as all of the iPad lineup and even Samsung’s own Galaxy Tabs 8.9 and 10.1….Why anyone would chose not to add it feature is beyond me.

Their are two cameras on The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, one is on the front (known as a front facing camera) and the other is located on the back. The front facing camera can be used for taking self portaits and videos and is spec’d at 2MP. This camera is also perfect for using apps like Skype for making free video calls to loved ones. My kids use this feature to visit with my sister who moved out of state last year. The get a big kick out of being able to be in the same room with her again. The rear facing camera is spec’d at 3MP and includes a flash. Both cameras do a decent job of taking pictures and videos. They won’t replace a high end camera but they get the job done and serve a very good purpose for your special needs child.

One of the things that we have utilized the camera features for is helping our kids to adjust to new people and places. While my kids tend to adjust to new people and places more easily then some, at times they do struggle. We will have Emmett, for example, take pictures and or video of his new surroundings, as well as take a picture of his new doctor or therapist. This allows us to help him become more familiar and comfortable with new things. He can view the pictures or watch the videos to better familiarize himself with his new friends. The front facing camera allows him to take pictures of himself with a new person in his life and that’s worked out great for him as well.

 Will this work for your child?

Nothing will ever work for everyone. It’s important to remember that every child on the Autism spectrum is different and has unique abilities and needs. Having said that, I will share with you why I think this particular device will be beneficial to many families out there and how and why it’s helped mine.

I’ll start out with my favorite feature this tablet possesses and that’s size. What good is a tablet device if it’s simply to cumbersome for a younger child to easily manage on their own. The fact is, that as parents to these kids, we want as much intervention as possible and at the earliest age possible. Many kids on the Autism spectrum have difficulties with gross and/or fine motor skills and as with my kids, could find larger tablets more difficult to hold and subsequently use. The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, by Samsung provides the perfect size and weight for a younger child to be able to operate on their own, comfortably. By comparison, the iPad is 9.7″ and most android tablets are around 10.1″ in size. My kids tend to have a more difficult time using the larger devices and seem to prefer the smaller screen size.

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While I would totally agree that bigger is better when it comes to TV’s, the same isn’t always true for portable computing. A 7″ display allows for plenty of room to view their favorite apps, in a crisp, bright and colorful fashion. My kids can easily navigate the touchscreen and can hold the tablet itself with one or both hands. My 3 year old son, Emmett, has been the primary user of this device and has been able to use it without any problems. This also helps to promote independence, as they are able to do something on their own.

Something else to consider when investing in a device like this is durability. As I mentioned previously, I’m a hardcore techy at heart and I’m really picky about things. I like to take care of the few things that I have and keep them looking new. My kids on the other, are more impulsive and aren’t as gentle with their belongings or mine, for that matter,as I would like to see them be and understandably so. I want to know that a device that I invest by very limited funds into will last long enough for my kids to get some use out of it.

With that said, I have to say that I am honestly impressed with the construction of this tablet. While is all plastic, it’s sleek and solid. It feels like one solid piece of glass in your hands. There are no sharp edges and the joints are all solid. The buttons (power and vol+/-) are sturdy and responsive. These are hallmarks of a well built device. The screen is scratch resistant as well. Emmett has accidentally and not so accidentally dropped this tablet on at least 4 or 5 occasions and there isn’t a scratch. Every time I clean the screen, I’m always looking for scratches and scuffs, all things I hate, and the screen remains undamaged. While I’m sure that Emmett will one day scratch the screen, I’m really, really impressed with how much it has stood up to so far. I’m very comfortable with Emmett using the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus without supervision.

Conclusions

This is one, very well built, feature filled and high performance 7″ android tablet. Having said that, nothing is indestructible and everything has it’s limits. However, I think that this device is perfect for young children and adults alike.I would highly recommend this device to anyone that would like a tablet based tool for use with their child touched by Autism. This it the best bang for the buck in the tablet arena, in my opinion.

I would never recommend something that I haven’t personally used and found useful with my 3 boys on the Autism Spectrum. Emmett absolutely loves this device and with over 250,000 apps to choose from on the Google Play Store, your sure to find the apps that will be right for your child. If you have any questions at all, please send me a message via the contact form at the bottom of this page.

I give this tablet a 5/5 for use with children on the Autism Spectrum.  

The Complete List of Hardware Specs

Carrier: Wi-Fi Only

Form Factor: Touchscreen Tablet

Color: Metallic Gray

Operating System: Android™ 3.2, Honeycomb

Camera (Front): 2.0 Megapixel

Camera (Rear): 3.0 Megapixel Auto Focus with Flash

Features: Auto Focus; DivX®; HD Recording; HD Playback (on another HD device)

Dimensions (W x H x D):7.6 x 4.8 x .39 inches

Weight:12.1 Ounces

Battery: 4000mAh

Usage Time: Up to 8 hours

Standby Time: Up to 600 hours (Wi-Fi on), Up to 1500 hours (Wi-Fi off)

Internal: 16GB

External: micro SD card slot supports up to 32GB

Frequencies and Data Type: Wi-Fi Only

CPU: Samsung Exynos™ 2×1.2GHz

Display: 7″ Display

Main Display Resolution: 1024 x 600 Pixel

Main Display Size: 7″ Display

Main Display Technology: TFT

User Interface: Widgets; TouchWiz; Social Hub; Accelerometer

Audio: Music player; Compatible Music Files- MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, Vorbis, Midi, AMR NB/WB, AC3(only with Video), WAV

Video: Video Player; Compatible Video Files- 1080p playback (HW codec only)Format: 3gp(mp4), avi(divx), wmv(asf), flv, mkv, webm Codec: HW – MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX; VP8, WMV7/8, DivX3.11, Sorenson H.263

Fun and Entertainment: Google Play Store™, Samsung Media Hub, Social Hub, Peel Smart Remote, Amazon™ Kindle™, AllShare™, Kies Air, Next Issue, Photo Editor, Pulse

Business and Office: Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync, Virtual Private Network (VPN) Access, Polaris® Office, Video Chat, Cisco WebEx, EAS IT Policy, HW Encryption, Sybase Afaria

Messaging Options: Email; Corporate Email; Instant Messaging; Swype™

Where to get it

Here are links to Samsung’s online store where you can purchase this particular device:

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 16GB $349

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 32GB $449

Follow Samsung:

Twitter: @SamsungTweets

Facebook: Samsung USA

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Apr 20 2012

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Give-A-Way 04/21/2012-04/27/2012

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Give-A-Way 04/21/2012-04/27/2012

I have partnered with Samsung Mobile in order to bring you this fantastic give-a-way. This give-a-way is for a Brand New, 16GB WiFi Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. If you are unfamiliar with the Samsung Galaxy line of devices, you can learn about them here. They are widely considered the best of the best. I wholly prefer them to the Apple line of devices for several reasons:

1) Hardware                                                                  

2) Android OS

3) Build Quality

4) Price

5) Features

 

I’m a huge advocate for the use of Android devices to help children with #Autism. Android is designed for customization and frequently updated. The Samsung Galaxy line of Tablets are the very best available.

The screens are bright, vibrant and very responsive, not to mention durable. Samsung is also one of the few major electronic companies that are involved in the Autism Community. 

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Specifications:

Operating System: Android 3.1, Honeycomb

Camera (Front): Front Camera: 2.0 Megapixel

Camera (Rear): Rear Camera: 3.0 Megapixel Auto Focus with Flash

Dimensions : (W x H x D) 9.1 x 6.2 x .34 inches

Weight: 15.8 oz.

Battery: Li-polymer, 6100mAh

Usage Time: Up to 9 hours

Standby Time: Up to 850 hours (Wi-Fi on), Up to 2500 hours (Wi-Fi off)

Memory/Storage: 16GB Internal Memory

WiFi: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n

USB: USB 2.0 H/S

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0

Display: 8.9” WXGA (1280×800) TFT (PLS)

User Interface:  Widgets, Smart Unlock, Accelerometer, Bilingual: Spanish/English

Audio: MP3, M4A, MP4, 3GP, 3GA, WMA, OGG, ACC, FLAC

Video: 1080p playback, 3GP, MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV (Codec: MPEG4, H.263, Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1

Fun and Entertainment:  Full HTML Web Browser, Books, Browser, Email, Gallery, Gmail™, Google Maps™, Android Market, Google Search™, Google Talk™, Voice Search, Latitude, Music Hub, Navigation, Places, Pulse, Polaris Office, Samsung Apps, YouTube, Music Player, Media Hub, Social Hub

Business and Office: DOCUMENT FILES

Word File: doc, docx, xml, txt, rtf, dot, dotx Excel File: xls, xlsx, csv, xlt, xltx PowerPoint: ppt, pptx, pot, potx, pps, ppsx PDF: pdf


Now for the give-a-way.

This give-a-way is for a Brand New, 16GB WiFi Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. This tablet has never been opened and is ready for immediate shipment. This give-a-way is for US residents ONLY. Also, no members of the Lost and Tired family are eligible for this give-a-way, sorry guys :-)

This give-a-way begins at the time of this post and runs through 12:01 AM on 04/27/2012.

This is hosted by Rafflecopter.

If you have any problems using the entry widget, please contact me. Good Luck.

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Dec 03 2011

Lost and Tired’s Android app of the day 12/03/2011

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Featured Android app of the day

 

Today’s featured app comes from Walgreens Pharmacy. The app is simply titled: Walgreens <—- Click here to download

The Lost and Tired house has been using this app since it was released. Basically, you can refill your prescription buy simply scanning the bar code on your prescription bottle with the camera on your Android device. Once you have successfully scanned the bar code, you select the location of the pharmacy nearest you. Everything is done automatically after that.

We manage a great deal of prescriptions, especially with my wife’s health issues. The app by Walgreens has helped to streamline and simplify things. I would whole heartedly recommend this app to anyone the uses Walgreens Pharmacy for their prescriptions.

 

I have used this app, myself, many times and it really does make things easier. You can also browse the Walgreens weekly ad and order photo prints from your local store as well.

Recommendations

I would highly recommend this app to anyone with an Android device that uses the Walgreens Pharmacy. As special needs parents, we have our hands full with everyday life. Anything that can make life just a little bit easier…..is a great thing.

This is an example of technology, truly making life a bit better.

Download and Install

 

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Nov 07 2011

What is Occupational Therapy? (part 9)

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What is Occupational Therapy?

Welcome to part 9 of my What is Occupational Therapy, series of posts. This series is meant to help educate my readers as to what Occupational Therapy is all about, more specifically, what Occupational Therapy is for children on the Autism Spectrum or with Sensory Processing Disorder.

These videos are filmed by me, while at Occupational Therapy  with my youngest, Emmett. I hope you find these videos beneficial in some way.  My hope is that they can help you better understand what is meant when you hear someone say, “we have OT today”. I also think this is valuable for those of you with children that are going to be starting OT soon and would do better if they had some idea of what to expect.

Part 9

In this edition, you will see Emmett climbing a rope ladder. This helps to build his upper body strength among other things. Basically, Emmett picks out a stuffed animal friend that he wants to rescue. The friend is placed on the higher rungs of the ladder. Emmett’s mission is to climb the ladder and rescue his friend before crashing to the mats. As the exercise continues, the friend is placed higher and higher on the ladder, forcing Emmett to climb higher in order to rescue it.

This is the first time Emmett has tried this particular exercise. He has always avoided it because it frightened him. However, for some reason, he decided to take it on and he did really well. His favorite part is crashing down to the mat, after rescuing his little friend.

 

Lights, Camera, Action

Before you watch the video below, please keep something in mind. These sessions are geared for Emmett’s particular needs and may not represent what you child will experience when participating in Occupational Therapy. This should however, give you a much better idea of what to expect during your child’s OT sessions.

Now that you are informed, please enjoy.

 

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Oct 27 2011

Picture of the Day 10/27/2011

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Elliott is posing for the camera in a random shot has made my picture of the day today.

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Aug 13 2011

Emmett the “HAM”

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This is just a random picture I took today while playing around with the camera. Emmett has started with this huge cheesy grin now when taking a picture. He’s just 2 cute…….

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