I got asked to recommend an X-Box this week. I suppose, if you're pushing it, you could argue that that also might be a "means of developing organisational and logistical skills". Naturally, I told the student to stop being silly. You can get Tetris for free on virtually any mobile phone.
Paul
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Mark Phillips [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 29 July 2011 12:32
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Subject: Mosi Blox?? Is this legitimate use of the DSA.
I have recently received a needs assessment report where one of the recommendations is that the student is supplied with a set of Mozi blocks. I've never come across this product as an assistive technology so googled the product (http://www.moziblox.com/). On the face of it looks like the product is simply a type of 3D puzzle. The blocks were recommended as a means of developing organisational and logistical skills. I would appreciate comments on this product as I feel this seems a frivolous recommendation to be funded through the DSA. This product may have its merits as a learning and developmental tool in the hands of a Dyslexia professional but I cannot see that this is assistive in any way.
Your comments and thoughts would be appreciated.
Mark Phillips
(Needs Assessor)
Assessment Centre, Cardiff
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