Memorial Day Observance

In observance of the

Memorial Day holiday,

CeDIR will be closed on

Monday, May 27th.

We hope you all have a

safe and happy holiday weekend!

SLPs: Resources are available!

As noted in the Indiana Resource Center for Autism's latest e-newsletter, "As a member of a multidisciplinary team or as an isolated professional, the SLP often needs access to standardized assessment in language functioning, pragmatics and social skills. It is not always practical for a school district or an agency to purchase extensive speech and language assessment materials. The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has a collection of materials that may assist Indiana speech language pathologists."

CeDIR has these assessments in the library collection available to any SLP who lives or works in Indiana.  These materials circulate for four weeks at a time and can be renewed as long as no one else has requested them. The list of assessment and related materials can be found at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3274

Want to check one out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

Mobile App Monday - Life Skills Sampler

The Life Skills Sampler application is a complement to The Conover Company's Functional Skills System software. Each application contains all the digital videos contained in their software counterparts. Life Skills Sampler is a part of a series of applications that focus on functional life, literacy, math, social, health, transportation and work skills for both the iPod/iPhone and iPad.

For more information about this app, please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/life-skills-sampler/id375413881?mt=8#

Mobile App Monday - Speaking Images

Looking for an app that can be used as a communication tool? Speaking Images just might be for you. The device will play the name of the item and will also show an enlarged image. Great for teaching children who are learning basic (daily use) words or for anyone who needs basic communication. This version has fully interactive controls making this application a user friendly iTool.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/speaking-images/id320238523?mt=8#

A Nurse’s Guide to Puberty Education for Special Needs

A Nurse’s Guide to Puberty Education for Special Needs is a teaching aid that is an easy way to introduce school nurses and teachers to the most effective way to teach this subject. Presented by school nurse, Debbie Sokoloff, the program involves case studies, hands-on activities and techniques for teaching human sexuality education to students with special needs.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

Mobile App Monday - Verbally

Looking for an easy-to-use, comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app? Verbally might be just the ticket. This app enables real conversation with its simple, intuitive design. Just tap in what you want to say and Verbally speaks for you!

Want to know more about it? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/verbally/id418671377?mt=8#

Managing Puberty, Social Challenges, and (Almost) Everything

Managing puberty, social challenges, and (almost) everything is a DVD for girls nearing or going through puberty. It covers the physical, mental, social changes that girls going through puberty will often experience. The DVD also examines the topics of menstruation and conception through drawings of both the female and male reproductive systems.

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