Very interesting.
I do agree, DSA
assessors should avoid recommending frivolous products but…
IF it these blocks are accepted within
the psychological community as doing what they are supposed to do, I actually
think they might be a legitimate recommendation.
Agreed they’re not
‘assistive’ but they could conceivably be thought of as an
additional expense, so it meets the primary DSA criterion..
Mike P
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Subject: Re: Mosi Blox?? Is this
legitimate use of the DSA.
Given the
website says that
"MOZIBLOX
are an exciting new toy suitable for children of all ages!" and generally
look like something you'd play with at Primary School I can't imagine the
student is that keen on having them.
Have you asked the student about the recommendation? More intriguingly, have
the funding body agreed to the recommendation?
Simon
On
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,
-- Simon JarvisHead of Disability & Dyslexia ServiceQueen Mary University of London Student and Campus ServicesRoom FB 2.30, Francis Bancroft