Mobile App Monday - Fiete

"This hand-drawn interactive picture book with Fiete is particularly suitable for gently introducing children to the digital world. Your little one’s motor skills and logical thinking will be improved in a playful way, with attention to detail and design competence.

"Fiete dispenses entirely with explanatory text, making it particularly intuitive and thus suitable even for young children. In developing the app, we made sure that children never feel stressed or overwhelmed. Kids can play at their own pace and explore the world in a playful way while having loads of fun." -iTunes

For more information about this app, please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id586669403

Mobile App Monday - Pocket Charts

"Developed for your iPad, this easy game will teach and reinforce discrimination and memory skills. Game play is based on the popular pocket charts used in classrooms around the world. Happy Thanksgiving! Match Game requires 3-5 minutes for a young learner to complete, making this iPad app ideal for students with short attention spans or those requiring highly visual or tactile learning experiences." -iTunes

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id403884186

A Year of Social Skills Activities and Games

A Year of Social Skills Activities and Games for Children with High Functioning Autism and/or Mental Health Challenges

Presenter:  Joel Shaul, LCSW (http://autismteachingstrategies.com/)

September 25, 2015 - Indianapolis, IN

Sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism in Collaboration with the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township

This workshop aims to equip teachers, speech-language pathologists and mental health professionals with abundant, ready-to-use lessons, activities and games that they can use immediately in their work. Among the many games and activities featured are: Games and visuals to promote learning about peers; using a toy balance and chain visuals to practice “balance” and “staying connected” in conversation; games, worksheets and free online videos on dealing with troubling emotions; a card game on how to know when not to tattle; a unique card-based activity for teaching teen boys how to approach girls.

To learn more about this workshop and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/joel-shaul-workshop


Families can apply for Consumer Investment Funds from the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities to attend this workshop and/or other training events. For more information and an application see:  http://www.in.gov/gpcpd/2328.htm.

Save the Date - September 25, 2015

A Year of Social Skills Activities and Games for 

Children with High Functioning Autism 

and/or Mental Health Challenges

Presenter: Joel Shaul, LCSW

Date: September 25, 2015

Hosted by and Location: Lawrence Education Community Center, 6501 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis, IN 46236

This workshop aims to equip teachers, speech-language pathologists and mental health professionals with abundant, ready-to-use lessons, activities and games that they can use immediately in their work. Each participant will be shown how to access Joel’s website, AutismTeachingStrategies.com, to download and use dozens of free printout games, activities, worksheets, slide presentations and lessons on the topics of conversation, relationships and emotional regulation. During this workshop, the presenter will clearly explain the materials, and in work groups participants will practice using them.

Cost: The registration fee is $95

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/joel-shaul

Simple Low-cost Games and Activities for Sensorimotor Learning

Simple Low-cost Games and Activities for Sensorimotor Learning is packed full of fun, low-cost games and activities that encourage the development of motor skills, coordination and sensory tolerance in young children. The book includes clear descriptions of how to carry out each activity, helpful illustrations, and ways to adapt activities according to the child's individual needs. In addition, a comprehensive reference guide to the activities enables easy searching for games suited to the development of particular skills. -from the book description

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

Mobile App Monday - A BuZoo Story Free

This Android app is touch-free, with simple intuitive hand-gestures to play a game and promote physical learning. Just wave at the camera and collect 14 zoo animals. Help them board the Bus, learn to recognize the animals, learn how to spell their names, and more. Interaction is complete even with a shaky or unstable hand. Helps with inclusive learning and better self-directed communication.

Want to learn more? Please visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shailah.BuZooStoryFree

Early intervention games

In Early intervention games: Fun, joyful ways to develop social and motor skills in children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders, author Barbara Sher brings together a collection of simple, no- or low-cost games to play with children with processing disorders. With each game, Sher spells out what is being learned while playing and suggests modifications that can quickly be made if necessary. Broken out into chapters including gross motor, fine motor, and water games, this book will help parents and teachers alike find fun and interactive games to play with the children in their care.

Interested? Email us, or check worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Outsmarting Explosive Behavior

Outsmarting explosive behavior by Judy Endow is an interactive "game" for children with autism. The game uses the "train model"--a method of identifying triggers for emotional outbursts ("go" signs") and techniques for staying under control ("stop" signs). The kit comes with a workbook, manual, and poster with Velcro attachments for specified signs.

Interested in this kit? Indiana resident? Email us!

Not an Indiana resident? Find this book at your local library through WorldCat.