Friday, February 17, 2012

Social Fortune or Social Fate

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Social Fortune or Social Fate: A Social Thinking Graphic Novel Map for Social Quest Seekers is a graphic novel with anime illustrations that will capture the attention of teens. Ten social scenarios are presented with each one being played out through the lens of Social Fortune or Social Fate by demonstrating visually how a situation can change quickly based on how someone reacts within it.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this book. Or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Teaching Literacy to Learners with Dyslexia

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Looking for help teaching literacy to children with dyslexia? Pick up Teaching Literacy to Learners with Dyslexia: A Multisensory Approach. Here's an excerpt from the book's description:

"...It offers a structured, cumulative, multi-sensory teaching program for learners with dyslexia, and draws attention to some of the wider aspects of the learning styles and differences of learners with dyslexia such as memory, information processing, and automaticity. Designed to help support any learner, ages 5 to 18, with dyslexia or specific learning difficulties."

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

100+ Ideas for Supporting Children with Dyslexia

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100+ ideas for supporting children with dyslexia is a practical guide providing more than 100 great ideas for reinforcing children's learning. This second edition is up-to-date with the latest research and best practices on dyslexia. It also includes a new section on differentiation in the classroom. Full of ready-to-use activities and strategies for the non-specialist teacher in need of extra guidance, the book also offers new ideas and insights to SENCOs, head teachers, parents and carers and anyone else working with a child or young person with dyslexia.

Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Teacher's Guide to ADHD

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Looking for practical, data-based tools for helping students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) succeed in the classroom? Teacher's Guide to ADHD may be the answer. Combining instructional expertise with extensive knowledge about the nature and treatment of ADHD, the authors of this book include ways to support students and teach them needed strategies in core areas: academic skills, behavior, self-regulation, and social skills. The book offers step-by-step instructions and concrete examples along with crucial guidance for teaming with other school professionals and with parents.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Mobile App Monday - Dexteria

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Looking for an app to help build fine motor skills? Don't want a game? Dexteria might be a good one for you. This app contains a set of therapeutic hand exercises that, when used on a regular basis, can improve fine motor skills and handwriting readiness in children and adults. Dexteria’s unique hand and finger activities take full advantage of the multi-touch interface to help build strength, control, and dexterity.

Want to know more about it? Visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dexteria-fine-motor-skill/id420464455?mt=8