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.

The mindful caregiver: Finding ease in the caregiving journey

The Mindful Caregiver highlights two major approaches to help transform the journey: adopting a practice of mindfulness, which helps caregivers become more self-aware and fully present with the person with whom they are caring, and honoring “the spirit-side” of caregiving which offers new ways of connecting to one another. These approaches take into account not just the needs of the care recipient, but also the needs of the caregiver and other people in his/her life. -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.

Ghost boy: The miraculous escape of a misdiagnosed boy trapped inside his own body

 Ghost Boy is the heart-wrenching story of one boy's return to life through the power of love and faith. In these pages, readers see a parent's resilience, the consequences of misdiagnosis, abuse at the hands of cruel caretakers, and the unthinkable duration of Martin's mental alertness betrayed by his lifeless body. We also see a life reclaimed, a business created, a new love kindled - all from a wheelchair. Martin's emergence from his own darkness invites us to celebrate our own lives and fight for a better life for others. -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 - Recordium

"Recordium is a powerful yet elegant recording app designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Recordium lets you highlight the track while playing or recording audio, helping you focus on the most important parts of your recordings. Attachments such as notes, tags, and pictures can be easily added to any part of the recording. This enables searching among your recordings, allowing you quick access to the most important and highlighted parts of your tracks." -iTunes

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recordium-highlight-annotate/id637494062?mt=8