The Survival Guide for School Success

The Survival Guide for School Success provides ten tools to improve executive functioning, described as “mental apps” that will appeal to digital natives. Featuring plenty of examples, practice assignments, and a playful tone, this book can provide an academic boost to any student.

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

Tableware to Help People With Dementia

 Sha Yao, an industrial designer, has created a set of tableware to help people with dementia eat and drink with more independence. Her bowls and cups are tilted to help food and drink naturally slide to the side making it easier to scoop up food with a specially designed spoon. The bright primary colors of the tableware also translate to eating and drinking more.

To read more about these prize-winning designs, please visit:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/67570/designer-creates-tableware-help-people-dementia

Diversity, special needs and inclusion in early years education

Diversity, special needs and inclusion in early years education argues for inclusiveness in educational institutions through changes in curriculum and teaching methods. The book presents case studies from various countries as well as theoretical frameworks, models, approaches and projects on diversity and inclusion to effective implementation of programs and practices for young children.

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

Building positive behavior support systems in schools: Functional behavioral assessment

Building positive behavior support systems in schools: Functional behavioral assessment presents a blueprint for meeting the challenges of severe problem behavior in grades PreK-8. It shows how to provide effective behavior support for the 1-5% of students who require intensive, individualized intervention. Case examples illustrate step-by-step procedures for identifying student needs using functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and designing, implementing, and evaluating team-based behavior support plans (BSPs).

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

Open-sourced speech program availalble

According to an article in The Daily Dot, the software that Stephen Hawking uses can now be used by anyone. It has been open-sourced so anyone can use the technology and even change it if they so choose.

To read more about it, please visit:
http://www.dailydot.com/technology/stephen-hawking-speech-program-open-source/

Community conversations about health and wellness

You’re invited to discuss the everyday events that contribute to the health of your family, friends and communities during our community conversations. These conversations will be scheduled throughout
Monroe County and are open to the public. Light refreshments and goody bags will be offered.

August 18
6 - 8 pm
Jackson Creek Middle School,
Café and Auditorium
3980 S. Sare Rd., Bloomington

August 20
6 - 8 pm
Edgewood High School,
Café and Auditorium
601 S. Edgewood Dr., Ellettsville

August 25
6 - 8 pm
Tri North Middle School,
Café and Auditorium
1000 W. 15th St., Bloomington

For more information, call 812.353.9300 or cweisskenned@iuhealth.org

The survival guide for kids with behavior challenges: How to make good choices and stay out of trouble

The survival guide for kids with behavior challenges provides up-to-date information, practical strategies, and sound advice to help kids learn to make smarter choices, make and keep friends, get along with teachers, take responsibility for their actions, work toward positive change, and enjoy the results of their better behavior.

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