Aimee Solutions, Inc.

269 Bingham Circle
Mundelein, Illinois 60060
United States
Telephone: 847-566-2292.
Web: http://www.aimeesolutions.com.
Email: info@aimeesolutions.com.

Products manufactured by Aimee Solutions, Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. ART FOR ALL LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-AA)

   Art for All Language Kit, model LK-AA, is a painting and drawing activity and language tutorial program designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities. Concepts addressed are art tools and how they are used, colors, and counting and graphing using M & Ms. The kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols; an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech, and sound; and a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games. The songboard has a different outcome each time it is used.

2. BACK TO SCHOOL LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-BTS)

   The Back to School Language Kit, model LK-BTS, is an academic skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This program teaches children about school schedule and activities, friends, and school rules. The kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines, with Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (Boardmaker; see entry) to provide visual support; an interactive computer book combining text, pictures, and speech, which can be read independently with a mouse, touch window or switch; and a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games.

3. BOOK STAND (MODEL PVC-B)

   The Book Stand, model PVC-B, is a book holder designed for use by individuals with grasping, upper extremity, or other physical disabilities. The stand can be used on a wheelchair lap tray, stander tray, table top, or when the reader is seated on the floor. It holds most standard-size books, including 3-ring binders. Smaller books can be displayed by placing a cutting board (not included) on the book stand.

4. CHATTER PHONE (MODEL PVC-C)

   The Chatter Phone, model PVC-C, is a speech teaching device designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have dysarthria, communication or speech disabilities. This personal voice enhancer provides articulation feedback. One end of the tube is placed next to the mouth as the user speaks, and the other end is placed next to the ear.

5. COMMUNITY HELPERS 1 & COMMUNITY HELPERS 2 LANGUAGE KITS (MODELS LK-CH1 & LK-CH2)

   Community Helpers 1 and Community Helpers 2 Language Kits, models LK-CH1 and LK-CH2, are independent living and language tutorial programs designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. These kits help students identify people in the community who are helpers, where they work, and what they do. Each kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (see entry); an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; and a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games. Occupations covered include police officer, librarian, nurse, cashier, firefighter, doctor, dentist, and teacher (model LK-CH1); and life guard, construction worker, secretary, custodian, hairdresser, mail carrier, bus driver, and waiter/waitress (model LK-CH2).

6. GOING TO A RESTAURANT LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-GR)

   The Going to a Restaurant Language Kit, model LK-GR, is a personal skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. The materials in this unit help students understand what to expect when going to a restaurant. Events are sequenced in the Boardmaker book and computer story, and reinforce appropriate social behavior. Extension activities include a restaurant scavenger hunt, money skills worksheet, and restaurant role play.

7. GOING TO THE DENTIST LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-DDS)

   The Going to the Dentist Language Kit, model LK-DDS, is an independent living skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. The materials in this unit help students understand what to expect when going to the dentist. Events are sequenced in a Boardmaker book and a computer story with digital photos. Sequence cards reinforce the events and reassure the child, both in the classroom and while at the dentist. The kit also includes a songboard for children to practice brushing their teeth, and a survey of favorite toothpastes.

8. GOING TO THE DOCTOR LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-DO)

   The Going to the Doctor Language Kit, model LK-DO, is an independent living skills and language tutorial program designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. The materials in this unit help students understand what to expect when going to the doctor. Materials include a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (see entry); an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; and a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games. Events are sequenced in the Boardmaker book and computer story. Sequence cards reinforce and reassure about events, both in the classroom and while at the doctor's office. Pain indicator charts help students communicate their needs at school, home, or to medical personnel.

9. GRAB, GO AND GAB BAG (MODEL G3B)

   The Grab, Go and Gab Bag, model G3B, is a speech therapy kit with communication cueing cards and other speech teaching devices designed for use by children with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. The kit includes communication tools for a community mobility trip all in one ready-to-go bag. The canvas bag has clear plastic pockets to hold pictures (included) of community locations the group plans to visit; 96 laminated food item pictures for Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) communication; three-dimensional foods; a fidget toy; a flashlight; a wallet; a first aid kit; and a multi-pocket expandable file to hold medical information, device overlays, and other forms. DIMENSIONS (HxW): Food item pictures are 2 x 2 inches.

10. HOW DO YOU FEEL? LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-HDF)

    The How Do You Feel? Language Kit, model LK-HDF, is a cognitive, language, and personal skills tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This unit helps students understand emotions. It contains two print books, each presenting two opposing emotions, such as happy or sad, excited or mad. The books are written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines. Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (Boardmaker; see entry) provide visual support. An interactive computer book, created with Classroom Suite by IntelliTools, combines text, pictures, speech and sound in an engaging presentation. Based on real-life scenarios, students are given the opportunity to explore how they might react in a variety of situations. A computer story uses digital photos to reinforce the concepts.

11. IT'S SENSATIONAL! LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-IS)

    The It's SENSational! Language Kit, model LK-IS, is an academic and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This kit teaches students about their five senses. It includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (see entry); an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; and a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games. Students learn about their senses through the activity of making Kool Aid. A sensory bag and BINGO game challenge students to use their senses to describe a variety of items through touch, sound, smell, and sight. The computer story uses simple animations to expand language concepts.

12. LOOKING GOOD LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-LG)

    The Looking Good Language Kit, model LK-LG, is a personal skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. All activities in this unit address grooming concepts. This kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (Boardmaker), and an interactive computer book, created with Classroom Suite by IntelliTools, that combines text, pictures, speech and sound. Both the Boardmaker book and the Classroom Suite story can be customized for younger or older students. The kit also includes a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games. A grooming survey provides practice with counting and graphing skills.

13. MANIPULATIVE KITS

    Manipulative Kits are sensory integration activities designed for use by children with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. Kits contain 6 to 10 simple manipulatives that support core vocabulary concepts. Available kits include Community Helpers 1 Manipulative Kit, with police badge, stethscope, syringe, toothbrush, money, fire fighter, and book; Community Helpers 2 Manipulative Kit, with whistle, map, sponge, comb, notebook, envelope, construction hat, and telephone; Community Capers Manipulative Kit, with a stamp, dog food, shoe lace, game, birthday card, apple, and hamburger; What Should I Wear? Manipulative Kit, with mitten, sunglasses, mist fan, flashlight, umbrella, and freezer cubes; It's SENSational! Manipulative Kit, with items with interesting textures, smells, sounds and tastes; Looking Good Manipulative Kit, with a comb, toothbrush, soap, nail file, and washcloth; Countdown to Spring Manipulative Kit, with rabbit, chick, flower, leaf, egg, and bee; Summer Fun Manipulative Kit, with a bandaid, flag, ball, plate, popsicle, sunglasses, squirt gun, worm, and lemonade; Fantastic Fall Manipulative Kit, with an acorn, fall leaf, turkey, football, and apple; Winter Wonderland Manipulative Kit, with a mitten, snowman, sled, bird food, icicle, cocoa, and angel; Down on the Farm Manipulative Kit, with a collection of farm animals; Butterfly Life Cycle Manipulative Kit, with realistic representations of the stages in the butterfly life cycle; Frog Life Cycle Manipulative Kit, with realistic representations of the stages in the frog life cycle; Pond Life Manipulative Kit, with frog, water, dragonfly, bug, fish, snake, plant, and duck; Desert Manipulative Kit, with snake, sand, rock, tarantula, cactus, and lizard; Ocean Creatures Manipulative Kit, with starfish, shark, fish, octopus, sea turtle, and whale; A Trip to the Zoo Manipulative Kit, with lion, tiger, elephant, zebra, monkey, giraffe, hippo and leopard; and Pet Parade Manipulative Kit, with dog, cat, bird, hamster, fish, and snake.

14. MIND YOUR MANNERS LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-MYM)

    The Mind Your Manners Language Kit, model LK-MYM, is a personal skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. The program contains a book that teaches good manners, written using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (Boardmaker). Topics include remembering to cover your mouth when you cough, use a napkin to wipe your messy face, and talk with an inside voice. Students review appropriate behavior using a computer story with Matt Manners and Randy Rude. A daily manners worksheet helps students track their success.

15. MONEY SKILLS LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-MS)

    The Money Skills Language Kit, model LK-MS, is a money skills and language tutorial program designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. This program teaches users to identify coins and a dollar bill and to understand their value. Reinforcement and practice are provided with BINGO and tic-tac-toe games, matching worksheets, and a songboard in which students take real money out of a wallet. The kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary, repetitive lines, and Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols; an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; and a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games.

16. MY BODY LANGUAGE KIT PLUS (MODEL LK-MB)

    My Body Language Kit Plus, model LK-MB, is an academic and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. Major body parts and organs are highlighted in all parts of this unit, which includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols; an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games; and reproducible worksheets that address different aspects of the writing process. Students learn the function and location in the body of each part. The worksheets provide opportunity for independent practice. The computer story includes Fun Facts (for example, Do you know how long your intestines are?)

17. PLAYGROUND LANGUAGE KIT PLUS (MODEL LK-TP)

    The Playground Language Kit Plus, model LK-TP, is a personal skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This program introduces students to appropriate behavior and rules on the playground, and may be used for reinforcement when recess is finished. Concepts include waiting in line, turn-taking, no hitting or kicking, and sharing. The kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary, repetitive lines, and Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols; an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games; and reproducible writing worksheets.

18. RECIPE CARD STAND (MODEL PVC-R)

    The Recipe Card Stand, model PVC-R, is an index card holder and job aid designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. This stand holds 5 x 8-inch hole-punched index cards, such as recipe cards or cards printed with steps in a sequencing task. Students or workers can complete the instructions on the first card, then flip it to the back, revealing the next step in the sequence. This encourages participation and increases independence in a variety of situations, such as cooking, crafts, and job activities.

19. SONGBOARD AND BOOK EASEL

    The Songboard and Book Easel, model PVC-SB, is an easel and book holder designed for use by individuals with grasping, upper extremity, ormobility disabilities. This collapsible easel is lightweight and portable. The top part of the easel holds a standard songboard, which is attached to the easel with Velcro. Brackets extend from the middle section of the songboard, providing a place to display a standard-size book or 3-ring binder. In classroom use, this gives the instructor two free hands to assist students, manipulate objects or picture cues, etc. The songboard easel may also be assembled without the book rest brackets and tall legs, enabling use on a tabletop. The height of both displays works well with young children and individuals in wheelchairs. DIMENSIONS: Songboard is 22 x 22 inches.

20. SWITCH STAND (MODEL PVC-S)

    The Switch Stand, model PVC-S, is a switch holder designed for use by children or adults with neurological or upper extremity disabilities. Velcro is used to attach a switch to the stand so the switch can be accessed using a forward or sideways motion. The stand is compatible with AbleNet Big Red and BIC Mack switches (not included; see entries).

21. TABLETOP SONGBOARD EASEL (MODEL PVC-TE)

    The Table-Top Songboard Easel, model PVC-TE, is an easel designed for use by students with physical disabilities who benefit from upright presentation of learning materials. This collapsible easel is lightweight and portable. The top part of the easel holds a legal file folder-size songboard or game, which may be attached to the easel with Velcro. The easel provides an instructor with two free hands to assist students or manipulate objects or picture cues.

22. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? LANGUAGE KIT (MODEL LK-WSW)

    The What Should I Wear? Language Kit, model LK-WSW, is a independent living skills, personal skills, and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive disabilities. Focusing on what to wear in rain, sun, wind, snow, clouds, or fog, this kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary and repetitive lines using Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols; an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; and a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games. Concepts are introduced in the book and songboard. A follow-up Classroom Suite activity helps students practice matching the appropriate weather-related apparel to the forecast.

23. WHAT TIME IS IT? LANGUAGE KIT PLUS (MODEL LK-T)

    The What Time is It? Language Kit Pllus, model LK-T, is a time skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children with cognitive or communication disabilities. This program introduces concepts of time (clock, hour, minute) and times of day (morning, afternoon, evening, night), and builds the child's understanding of time by talking about common activities that occur during each time period. Extension activities include matching analog and digital clocks, with time to the hour and half-hour. The kit includes a book written with limited vocabulary, repetitive lines, and Mayer-Johnson Picture Communication Symbols; an interactive computer book that combines text, pictures, speech and sound; a songboard, word cards, and vocabulary games; and reproducible writing worksheets.