1. AblePlay(TM) toy evaluations for children with special needs!

‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘ has received the Able Play Seal of Approval, October 2008.

- A high score of 4 out of 5 stars proves it to be a very good choice for both communicative and cognitive disability categories.
- 3 out of 5 stars proves it to be a good choice for both physical and sensory disability categories.

AblePlay(TM) is developed by the National Lekotek Center, the leading nonprofit authority on play for children with disabilities. AblePlay(TM) is a toy rating system and website that provides parents, and the professionals who work with them, access to the most useful, product-specific information about the top play and learning products and toys for children with disabilities.
Ideal for schools wanted to implement the IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act).
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2. ‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘ commentry

Educational Dealer - The Magazine of the School Supply Industry. May 2008 Issue, page 25.

Meet Mitch and watch him switch. He can be a chair or
a tuba, but he can’t be himself. The Two Tuba Switch is an
educational, exciting picture book with a toy experience.
Toys’NTayls addresses children’s challenges not by having
them seek perfection, but by developing self-acceptance and
the recognition of their inner abilities and uniqueness through
toys and tales. Healthy coping strategies for dealing with
challenges, such as shyness, are introduced through exciting
story-picture books and toys.
Educational dealer

3. Tales of Self-Discovery

By Karyn M. Peterson. Playthings magazine, issue February 2008

Kids have a new champion in Sarah Itzhaki, Ph.D. As founder of ToysN‘Tayls, Bethel, Conn., a new specialty company that will offer a line of character-driven story books and tie-in toys, Itzhaki hopes to use stories and play time to help kids face the challenges in their lives.
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4. ‘‘The Toy Man™ Seal of Approval‘‘

For ‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘

‘‘Seal of Approval‘‘ is an emblem of recognition for products which meet the high standards set forth by the International Parenting institute™ (IPi™).
The Toy Man™ 2008 Product Guide

5. The Toy Man™ Award of Excellence

For ‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘

Award of Excellence for highest quality in design, safety, and value.
The Toy Man™ 2008 Product Guide

6. The Toy Man™ Editors Choice Award (eChoice™ Award )

For ‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘

eChoice™ Award for high value of potential cognitive/critical skill growth and/or overall improvement in an individual or group.

The Toy Man™ 2008 Product Guide

7. Dr. Toy‘s Best Products List - Summer 2007

‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘ selected for ‘‘Products worthy of your attention‘‘ for summer 2007
Dr Toy recommendation

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