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Space for autism

A new animation series and interactive computer game is aimed at youngautistic children. Focusing on the link between emotions and facialexpression, 'The Space Place' features 12 episodes about characters whocome to life after their space museum closes for the night. Nik Lever,managing director of Catalyst Video, who produced the DVD, said, 'Withregular exposure to teaching tools such as this, children with autismcan dramatically improve their awareness of expressions and the emotionsthat cause them, and be able to transfer this learning to differentsituations.' Watch an episode free at www.spaceplace.tv and order theDVD for 39.

TOY LENDING TOOL

Children's centres can benefit from Toy Cupboard Plus, a new softwaremanagement system designed for toy lending libraries. It has just beenset up at Greet Children's Centre, in Birmingham, which has a toylibrary on site as well as a mobile toy lending service. The packageincludes a dedicated weekday helpline and 'toybox' software to accessthe sstem remotely, Bluetooth, scanners, printers, warranties and fullday training. For details contact paula@toy-cupboard.com or call 08445612262.

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