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Resources listed here are quite simply a snippet of what’s
available. Your reviews and interpretations of websites, books,
apps, programs, activities etc are welcomed in the comment section below
the page. We can then include them into the table as appropriate.
In
addition to those resources individually listed below, please note that SCAN
CareWest hosts a large number of resources for loan to Preschools supported
by the Program within Orana Far West, Central West and Riverina Murray.
Please contact your Project Officer if you would like to borrow from the SCAN Resource List (click to access).
NB: Whilst we do try to access and try each
app that is referred to us, it is incredibly difficult to stay up-dated due
to the incredibly high change rate of availability and technology. CareWest
are not responsible for content on any external sites that may be listed
here.
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Reviews
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NEWLY
RELEASED: http://www.transitiontoschoolresource.org.au/
provides Families + Services + Schools + Communities the support to ready the
Child for transitioning to school.
Have a little look
through each of the perspectives. For
info: The families page is a
playground scene from which you can then choose the part most relevant to
where you’re up to.
Any orange text takes
you to a glossary. Any purple and red
are hyperlinks or page links.
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This seems to be a well thought out tool. Rather than considering ‘how can we get
this child ready for school?’ it takes
into account how everyone else can prepare for the child and make the
transition smoother. It is also useful
for transitions into other year levels and environments.
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http://all-in.com.au/ Northcott and NSW
Family and Community Services have launched this interactive Inclusion Guide
for individuals, businesses and community organisations to gain insight and
examples of how to provide for meaningful participation for children 0-8
years with disabilities. See the blog
for a bit more detail.
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http://www.oi.org.au/en/ released in July
from Lifestart, the Online Inclusion tool is another new support for your
perusal. Videos, Podcasts, Links,
Audios, Visual Strips and Documents are and will be provided here in the
various categories of possible online inclusion supports.
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A great
blog of accessible playgrounds in Australia that may inspire preschools to
consider their outdoor environment from this perspective.
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www.autismapps.org.au the Autism Association of Western Australia
exciting new initiative Apps for Autism website.
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Sue Larkey’s Website has a host of Tip Sheets, Fact Sheets,
Strategies and Workshops geared towards adults working with or caring for
children with ASD. Some of her Tip Sheets are included below or access www.suelarkey.com.
In addition, you can watch Sue explaining 10 essential tips for understanding
ASD. Sue
Larkey Tip Sheets - 10 Essential Tips for Understanding Autism Spectrum
Disorder
Free Downloads include but are in no
way limited to:
Sample
Schedules from Teach Me to Play CD:
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I just
signed up to Sue Larkey’s free e-newsletter. It was fast, and the
confirmation email indicates that I will receive as much information as she
can send me over the next four weeks “I will be sending you a regular
e-newsletter with lots of practical ideas, resources and strategies.”.
Sound great!
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The Red
Beast by K.I.Ghani.
Although it is set in a primary school environment, the methods and social story therein regarding how anger can manifest itself - specifically in the case of a child with Asperger's - are ageless. We have been thrilled with the response from so many preschools that this has been read, requested and reflected upon by the children - particularly those heading to school next year. I recommend reading the Author's note at the beginning of the book and the suggested strategies at the end of the book, prior to reading it to the class. In addition, these notes and activities from Sue Larkey - The Red Beast - support notes - will provide you with useful methodology for getting the most out of this terrific (I think!) resource! |
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The Backpack Series This very helpful series is designed for you to
print off and put in each child’s ‘back-pack’. The idea is that you
will be able to share different strategies which should assist in reducing
challenging behaviours both at home, in the community and at Preschool.
The Series was put together at the Technical Assistance Center on Social and
Emotional Interventions (TACSEI). An incredible amount of other
supports can be found at the website: www.challengingbehavior.org – including Tucker Turtle, who we had on display and for use at the Wagga
Families and Children Services Expo last November.
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“Thank
you for giving me all of that information – I saved every one of the
Backpacker Series into my newsletter file as I think these will be brilliant!”
Marie G. Jacobson, Leeton Preschool
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For
information regarding pros and cons surrounding children and exposure / use
of electronic devises for games, please read this recently released paper by
the WA Government entitled: Playing it Safe - Children and Electronic Games.
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www.ability.org.au - This is the home site for most
up to date research, analysis and service supports regarding the use of
computer and home control technology to help people with a disability to be
productive, independent and connected. Comparisons regarding latest in
tablets and other assisted technology can be found on this site.
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http://www.ridbc.org.au/ridbc-auslan-tutor - This website shows you how
to download the Auslan Tutor and provides some more information relating to
Auslan, Key Word Sign, and is hosted by Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind
Children.
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http://www.consonantlyspeaking.com/posts/2012/05/social-skills-and-autism-spectrum-disorders-app-list - There are a great deal of
free apps listed on this site that is privately managed.
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http://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-apps - This website lists loads of
apps that are useful for children with Autism and provides a rating and a
little bit about the apps.
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http://www.friendshipcircle.org/apps/ - This website categorises
apps that are relevant to children with special needs in a useful and easy to
review manner.
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www.inclusive.co.uk is recognised by Ability
Technology for producing quality apps for children for iOS and Android
devises. In addition, the website also points you in the right
direction for software relating to dyslexia, visual impairment, early
learning, and inclusive technology to name but a few.
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