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We tried everything but my son could not have a conversation until we found your conversation starters. I can't thank you enough!!

Rose, PA

We run a verbal behavior therapy program and the Learn to talk about Series with the data sheets has been invaluable. Please let me know when you get more.

Jo, MD

I am a behavioral and educational consultant for children with autism. I absolutely love your products and appreciate everything you do for the kids we work with! Keep up the great work!

Anne, MA

I have been a Special Education Teacher for many years and the Question cards are the most effective method I've seen for teaching "WH" questions. Great job!

Candace, UT

ONE OF THE BEST LEARNING TOOLS WE'VE SEEN!

Who are you thumball
Tball101 Who Are You?  $10
 
SOME SKILLS YOU CAN TEACH WITH THIS ITEM
Play skills
Gross motor skills
Ball skills
Language skills
Asking and answering questions
This ball is so much fun.  This ball stimulates social conversation and develops interpersonal communication skills.  Showing interest in others by asking questions and actively listening to responses lays a foundation for friendships and improved relationships.  Used in Speech, OT and PT, these therapy balls are so much fun.  Toss the ball!  Roll the ball!  Catch the ball!  Now look under your thumb and respond to the question.  Designed for sensory input, this 4" ball is soft and stuffed.  It has 32 panels for responses.  The category thumball includes questions like your favorite snacks, do you have pets, your first, middle and last name, 2 foods you DON'T like and much more.  These balls received the Creative Child Seal of Excellence Award.
There are so many ways to teach
For Players to develop ease of verbal expression asking and answering questions in groups to develop social communication skills.
  • Participate in turn taking game, circulating Thumball by passing, rolling, tossing and catching with increasing ease and accuracy.
  • Answer questions related to personal preferences and experiences.
  • Ask others questions about their likes/ dislikes and life experiences.
  • Recall answers given by other players and maintain topic of conversation.
  • Ask family, friends and peers to participate in surveys about favorite things. Utilize polite forms, refrain from interrupting and keep data.
  • Create charts and graphs to reflect findings from surveys and present orally in front of a group.
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