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Services
Lekotek
offers a wide range of services for children with disabilities and their
families. Many activities involve the use of computers or toys
adapted especially for a particular child's needs. Support groups
are available for moms, dads, and grandparents. Lekotek also
provides consultation and training services for professionals and
parents.
Lekotek
services are available both at the main Lekotek location on Cliff Valley
Way and at several satellite locations.
Services are also available for children who
are in the hospital.
Lekotek
services include:
- Play
Sessions / Toy-Lending Program
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CompuPlay
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LekoPals
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Happy Tails
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LekoMusic
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Computer Camp
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Special
Events
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Support Groups
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Training
Activities
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Computer Evaluations
- For individuals of all ages
- Conducted using a wide array of
software and adapted devices. The two hour evaluation is
conducted by two staff members. The child's physical abilities to
access the computer are evaluated. Appropriate software to develop
cognitive, fine motor and recreational abilities is also
evaluated.
- A written report summarizing the
observations of the evaluation, low and high tech solutions, and a
resource list are given to the parents following the evaluation.
- Other Services
- Support for children in school
settings
- Spanish interpretation for families
- Presentations to community groups
- Consultations with direct service
providers
- Staff-written
software and products that include a
switch-adapted trackball
Are you a professional who works with children with disabilities or their
families? Would you like to keep up to date on Lekotek activities?
We'd be happy to send your our periodic email updates on what's happening at
Lekotek -- just email us and ask to
receive our updates for professionals!
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