“According to the National Collaborative Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), the development of soft skills is identified as a critical component for success in activities such as civic participation and youth leadership in addition to school- and work-based learning experiences. Companies have identified the following competencies as key to success of young workers: Communication;… Read more »
Tag: communication
Essentials of adaptive behavior assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders
Adaptive behavior assessment measures independent living skills, including communication, social skills, personal care, and practical work skills. For individuals with intellectual disabilities, evaluation of these skills is a critical tool for measuring eligibility and can identify specific skills that must be learned before effective educational interventions can be implemented. Essentials of Adaptive Behavior Assessment of… Read more »
ArtStream for Life
“Communication and self-advocacy are vital to independence. This easy-to-use handbook is designed for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism and Down syndrome, and those who teach them. Anyone and everyone can use theatre games to practice communication. The fun, practical games in this book can help to lessen social anxiety,… Read more »
American Sign Language
“American Sign Language uses simple-to-follow photographs to teach you the alphabet, numbers, and simple words and phrases. Divided into categories such as Animals and People and Pronouns, the book and accompanying flashcards show you how to use your hands to communicate. Once you’ve learned the alphabet, you’ll build on that knowledge to learn the… Read more »
What’s New?
Wondering what’s been added to the Library’s shelves? Each month, we take a look back at the new arrivals from the previous month. In June, we shelved books on topics from autism to physical disability to social/emotional development. To see the new list in its entirety, please visit: https://iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new