Two Useful Teachers’/Professionals’ Resources

by Seana Smith on Thursday, June 17th, 2010

I’ve heard of some terrific learning resources recently and want to share here two which are particularly useful for teachers and speech pathologists.  They’re also of interest to families too, so do read on.

1.   The first is the Jill Sherlock Memorial Learning Assistance Library.  This is a library which provides resources and equipment to schools and families all over NSW for their children with learning difficulties.   The library is run jointly by the NSW Department of Education and Training and the Jill Sherlock Memorial Trust.

On its website it describes itself thus: “This state facility provides resources to teachers, allied professionals, parents and others who support the teaching and learning needs of students with learning difficulties in the context of syllabus and curriculum requirements.”

For teachers and for parents this is a very handy resource, you can browse the catalogue online and can also get in touch to ask advice of a specialist librarian.

http://www.sherlocklibrary.det.nsw.edu.au/

With apologies, I have to admit this library is for those in NSW only, but I thought it’s worth telling everyone about – maybe there are similar libraries in other states.  And if now, why not?  Time to pester the your Dept of Ed into setting one up!

2.  Social Times The second item comes from the USA, from the Autism Aspgerger Publishing Company. This is a magazine called “Social Times” which is produced nine times each school year and which deals with the sorts of social issues our children need to practise.

The magazine is aimed at teachers and others who are running social skills groups.  You need to buy it in batches of 10 copies.

The writing is gaimed directly at young people, the magazines are bright and colourful, they wouldn’t look out of place at all to young people.  Topics include:  Giving and Receiving Compliments, What Does Embarassment Mean?, Body Language- a Must Read, Fixing Social Bloopers and Giving the Right Gift.

These magazines seem a marvellous resource, do have a look at the website which has heaps of information and a free downloadable copy.

http://www.asperger.net/social_times/index.htm

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