Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 Thank you Marge. I have a lot of faith in your judgement. ¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2002 Report Share Posted July 16, 2002 Hey Amy, A great company to look for books like Clifford Makes a Friend (a personal favorite of mine for those students of mine that just learned to read), is Scholastic. They have made lots of books with the characters that our kids all know into easy readers. There's an Arthur book - Arthurs Lost Puppy, very similiar to the clifford book. I had a book with Woody and Buzz in it that would be perfect. I may still have some books at home - I can take a look and send them to you if you want to give my your address. Also, look in the store of and Nobles because you can look through the books to see how they are. They are called early readers usually. Another group of books to look for are called Hello Readers. Very basic vocabulary but pretty cute and interesting and on all subjects. I highly recommed looking at books in a store than on a computer, but try Scholastic if you want. Another good book is Danny and the Dinosaur and that whole series of books. Happy Reading! ~ Mom to 11 DS and Diabetes Type 1 and 8 NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 I attended an AT presentation where they demonstrated a software program that added pictures on top of words to help students with reading comprehension. The demo they made up was a story about Harry Potter and then they showed a test for the student based on that story. They had several different versions, based on difficulty level, where they left the pictures off the words, because once a student masters the word recognition, they no longer match up the graphic with the word. They fade the graphics out as the child's word recognition increases. It was great! I can't remember the name of the program, CoWriter, WRite out Loud, ?????? Do you think your school system has this program and perhaps already has some stories they designed for other children that you could use? Do you know of the STAR center in Tennessee (maybe it is in , my mom's hometown) They may be able to help you find similar software and you can make stories up with the characters your son likes! When my daughter was younger, they had readers at the book store that were different levels, same characters. All I can remember is the Little Witch series, but she loved them. They had numbers to indicate the reading level on the cover of the book. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 In a message dated 7/17/02 5:53:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, wildwards@... writes: > > I attended an AT presentation where they demonstrated a software program > that added pictures on top of words to help students with reading > comprehension. The demo they made up was a story about Harry Potter and > then they showed a test for the student based on that story. They had > several different versions, based on difficulty level, where they left the > pictures off the words, because once a student masters the word > recognition, they no longer match up the graphic with the word. They fade > the graphics out as the child's word recognition increases. It was great! > You can do this with several programs, including Intellitalk II and Kid Pix (using the stamps). Most major cities have an assitive technology center that can help you develop curriculum, find appropriate software, etc. Last year we signed up for a $40 " exploration " with the Center for Accessible Technology in Berkeley and they showed us how to create math and reading lessons using Kid Pix stamping and Intellitalk II. They also showed us how to download shareware lessons that are online that you can get for free using those programs. When we lived in souther CA and Baltimore we also worked with assistive tech centers there. Check your yellow pages... or (my personal fave!) search Google online. - Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 I learned a technique from another DS mom... I buy a couple of the textbooks the school uses (altho I've now been told by the school that THEY will supply the books for me to do this).... like Science and Social Studies. I write text that will be appropriate for my daughter's reading and interest level, print it out on the computer, and then glue it into the textbook, right over the original printed material. The result is that she gets the same book, with the same pictures, with words she can learn and read. She LOVES being able to carry and open up the same books the rest of the kids have! - Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 In a message dated 7/16/02 8:21:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time, amyp@... writes: > Hi! I tried to do an archive search but apparently you can't search for > things just in the subject line, and " books " returned way too many results > to be usable. (who just turned 9), has just started to read sentences > this past year. He has a limited number of words that he sightreads, The > problem is that when I have looked for books for him to read, the ones > within his capabilities are aimed at a lower age group. I have found one, > and only one, book that I was really happy with, because it has a character > that he's interested in, but 1 sentence with just a few words per page, and > that was Clifford Makes a Friend. I realize there are some books with > generic characters that may not be as low interest, but I would really like > to find books with characters he is already interested in, like Clifford, > Arthur, Harry Potter, Buzz and Woody, Lilo and Stitch, etc. Any suggestions > welcome. If you think of it, copy me at this address as well asthe list. > Thanks! > > Amy > DO you have a & Noble near you? They usually have a huge section of Scholastic paperbacks. If not, ask the first grade teacher at school to make sure you get a copy of the Scholastic order forms. Scholastic is particularly good about carrying books of all interests and reading abilities. - Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Great minds think alike (lol) - Becky In a message dated 7/16/02 10:12:48 PM Pacific Daylight Time, linman42@... writes: > Hey Amy, > A great company to look for books like Clifford Makes a Friend (a personal > favorite of mine for those students of mine that just learned to read), is > Scholastic. They have made lots of books with the characters that our kids > all know into easy readers. > > There's an Arthur book - Arthurs Lost Puppy, very similiar to the clifford > book. I had a book with Woody and Buzz in it that would be perfect. I may > still have some books at home - I can take a look and send them to you if > you > want to give my your address. > > Also, look in the store of and Nobles because you can look through > the > books to see how they are. They are called early readers usually. Another > group of books to look for are called Hello Readers. Very basic vocabulary > but pretty cute and interesting and on all subjects. I highly recommed > looking at books in a store than on a computer, but try Scholastic if you > want. > > Another good book is Danny and the Dinosaur and that whole series of books. > > Happy Reading! > > ~ Mom to 11 DS and Diabetes Type 1 and 8 NY > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Writing with Symbols? Re: books I attended an AT presentation where they demonstrated a software program that added pictures on top of words to help students with reading comprehension. The demo they made up was a story about Harry Potter and then they showed a test for the student based on that story. They had several different versions, based on difficulty level, where they left the pictures off the words, because once a student masters the word recognition, they no longer match up the graphic with the word. They fade the graphics out as the child's word recognition increases. It was great! I can't remember the name of the program, CoWriter, WRite out Loud, ?????? Do you think your school system has this program and perhaps already has some stories they designed for other children that you could use? Do you know of the STAR center in Tennessee (maybe it is in , my mom's hometown) They may be able to help you find similar software and you can make stories up with the characters your son likes! When my daughter was younger, they had readers at the book store that were different levels, same characters. All I can remember is the Little Witch series, but she loved them. They had numbers to indicate the reading level on the cover of the book. Cheryl Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 In a message dated Wed, 17 Jul 2002 10:30:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, lowenthalrj@... writes: > Writing with Symbols? That doesn't ring a bell. I will have to call the AT office and ask them. I thought it was a wonderful tool for students that needed help in this area. And how great that someone adapted Harry Potter so the kids who would have normally had a difficult time reading those books could still participate! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 for starters here is a short list of famous people with disabilities: http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/k idsweb/fpwdinfo.html+%22famous+people%22+%22with+disabilities%22 & hl=en & ie=UTF-8 <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Jim Abbott " >Jim Abbott</A> Abbott was able to reach the major league without having a right hand, and he quickly became one of the better pitchers in the game during the early 1990's. <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Burke " >Burke</A> <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Tom Cruise " >Tom Cruise</A>- Dyslexia <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Patty Duke " >Patty Duke</A> - manic depressive <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/# Hawking " > Hawking</A> <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Henry Holden " >Henry Holden</A> - polio <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Magic " >Magic </A> - hiv positive <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Marlee Matlin " >Marlee Matlin</A> - deaf <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Terence Parkin " >Terence Parkin</A> - (olympic swimmer) deaf <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Itzhak Perlman " >Itzhak Perlman</A> - legs paralyzed by polio <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/# Polacco " > Polacco</A> The unique thing about Polacco is that she has been writing children's books even after she was diagnosed as having Dyslexia, Dysnumeria and Dysgraphia at the age of 14. did not learn to read well until after she was 14 years old. <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/# Reeve " > Reeve</A> - paralyzed by spinal cord injury <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#lin Roosevelt " >lin Roosevelt</A> - polio <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Marla Runyan " >Marla Runyan</A> In 1996, Marla set several track and field records at the Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Following that success, Marla wanted to compete in the 2000 Olym pics in Sydney -- even though she is legally blind. The 31-year-old runner has been diagnosed with Stargardt disease. This is a condition that leaves her with a limited ability to see what is in front of her. In Sydney, Marla became the first legally blind athlete to compete in an Olympics. <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/#Mike Utley " >Mike Utley</A> In 1996, Marla set several track and field records at the Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Following that success, Marla wanted to compete in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney -- even though she is legally blind. The 31-year-old runner has been diagnosed with Stargardt disease. This is a condition that leaves her with a limited ability to see what is in front of her. In Sydney, Marla became the first legally blind athlete to compete in an Olympics. <A HREF= " http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:cEg4HdXbQEMJ:www.iidc.indiana.edu/ced\ ir/kidsweb/# Whitestone " > Whitestone</A> - deaf also A Edison - learning disability, deaf Cher - dyslexia Harriet Tubman - Rescuer of Slaves (1820-1913) Harriet Tubman was a slave born on a plantation in land. When she was thirteen years old she threw herself between a fellow slave and the plantation overseer who was about to whip him. The overseer struck Harriet on the head. For the rest of her life she had a form of epilepsy. When she was 29 Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery and dedicated the rest of her life to rescuing other slaves and to civil rights, including women's suffrage. Jhamak Ghimire - Nepalese Poet and Writer (1980) Ghimire was born with cerebral palsy and taught herself to read and write. " Now she has been a known literary person in Nepal. As a result of her dedication to literature writing, she has been awarded by Kabita Ram Bal Sahitya Prativa Puraskar 2055, Aswikrit Bichar Sahitya Puraskar 2056 and many other letters of felicitation from different social organization. Some people would like to address her as 'Hellen Keller of Nepal'. " (from <A HREF= " http://www.asmita.org.np/articles/jhamak.htm " >ASMITA</A>) Jackee Joyner Kersey - Olympian - asthma Abraham Lincoln - marfan syndrome Buddy Winnett Buddy Winnett is a former horse jockey and trainer who is legally blind due to macular degeneration. Born in West Virginia to a large family, Winnett was diagnosed with spina bifida, and wasn't expected to live past the age of 6. Olympian Driscoll was born with spina bifida. She is a seven-time winner of the Boston Marathon, setting world records in five of those races. She set a world record in the 10-kilometer race last year, and won silver medals in 800-meter events at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics, as well as two gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 1996 Paralympics. Temple Grandin - Autism - http://www.grandin.com/temple.html Dr. Grandin is a designer of livestock handling facilities and an Associate Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Facilities she has designed are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. In North America, almost half of the cattle are handled in a center track restrainer system that she designed for meat plants. Curved chute and race systems she has designed for cattle are used worldwide and her writings on the flight zone and other principles of grazing animal behavior have helped many people to reduce stress on thier animals during handling. She obtained her B.A. at in Pierce College and her M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University. Dr. Grandin received her Ph.D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989. Geri Jewell - cerebral palsy Comedian/Actress. Appeared on The Facts of Life television show. Ritter - cerebral palsy Attorney/former UCPA Board of Directors. Brother of Actor Ritter. Father, Tex Ritter, helped start United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc. Jackie - diabetes Jackie the first African American professional baseball player. ny Cash - Diabetes Hall Jr (Olympic Swimmer) diabetes ------------ MORE Famous people with disabilies <A HREF= " http://ericec.org/fact/famous.html " >http://ericec.org/fact/famous.html</A> This list was compiled from various sources, including: Everyday Heroes by Jeanne Lagorio , published by Empowerment in Action, PO Box 3064, Carlsbad, CA 92009. (800)843-0165. 70 p; Understanding and Changing Our Reactions to Disabilities: Everybody's Differentby B. and C. Sammons, published by H. s Publishing Co., Inc., PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624. -------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 So far one of my favorites that my son discovered is Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. Also by the same author is Max the Mighty. But Freak is a little better. There is also a video, but havent seen it. BTW, in Freak the Mighty- both characters have disabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Leis, firstly is the $54 quoted for postage in US dollars, if so it will cost you more when converted to AUD. if AUD that is extremely good for that many books - also if buying individually it could cost more. Have you asked any of the Australian bookstores if they can get them for you - could be cheaper! Keep smiling Jan, mother of Trent 20yo w/Ds from the Land DownUnder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Leis, firstly is the $54 quoted for postage in US dollars, if so it will cost you more when converted to AUD. if AUD that is extremely good for that many books - also if buying individually it could cost more. Have you asked any of the Australian bookstores if they can get them for you - could be cheaper! Keep smiling Jan, mother of Trent 20yo w/Ds from the Land DownUnder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Yes all the monies are in US dollars.....that is what made it frustrating for me. I dont mind paying tho if I have to...will tkae me a few weeks to do tho I went via 1 buyer via Amazion hoping to ge ta better deal re postage- but that idea didnt work. I will have to do the call around the local bookstores- and I start a new job on Tues...so my time will be scarce indeed............. Thanks for all the thoughts Leis Jan from Oz. wrote: > Leis, > > firstly is the $54 quoted for postage in US dollars, if so it will > cost you more when converted to AUD. > > if AUD that is extremely good for that many books - also if buying > individually it could cost more. Have you asked any of the Australian > bookstores if they can get them for you - could be cheaper! > > Keep smiling > > Jan, mother of Trent 20yo w/Ds from the Land DownUnder > > > -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 3 and 17 months " We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world " Helen Keller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Yes all the monies are in US dollars.....that is what made it frustrating for me. I dont mind paying tho if I have to...will tkae me a few weeks to do tho I went via 1 buyer via Amazion hoping to ge ta better deal re postage- but that idea didnt work. I will have to do the call around the local bookstores- and I start a new job on Tues...so my time will be scarce indeed............. Thanks for all the thoughts Leis Jan from Oz. wrote: > Leis, > > firstly is the $54 quoted for postage in US dollars, if so it will > cost you more when converted to AUD. > > if AUD that is extremely good for that many books - also if buying > individually it could cost more. Have you asked any of the Australian > bookstores if they can get them for you - could be cheaper! > > Keep smiling > > Jan, mother of Trent 20yo w/Ds from the Land DownUnder > > > -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 3 and 17 months " We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world " Helen Keller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Thanks Figured out the books will cost nearly $90 AUS..........not so bad....but do I really need em ?? LOL.... I use this one: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Jan from Oz. wrote: > http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~ddpay/currency/ > > the above link is to a currency converter - should help you > understand how much you would be paying for the books and postage. > depending on the exchange rate could end up being near double. > > Keep smiling > > Jan > > > -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 3 and 17 months " We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world " Helen Keller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Thanks Figured out the books will cost nearly $90 AUS..........not so bad....but do I really need em ?? LOL.... I use this one: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Jan from Oz. wrote: > http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~ddpay/currency/ > > the above link is to a currency converter - should help you > understand how much you would be paying for the books and postage. > depending on the exchange rate could end up being near double. > > Keep smiling > > Jan > > > -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 3 and 17 months " We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world " Helen Keller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 as I told you, I'll give you the Octopus book for the cost of postage but did you try EBay? I get all of my books from there, Usually they are like brand new. Di Books OK I have decided I want the following books. I can get them all off Amazon, but will be charged $54 postage to get then to me. Is it possible to source any of these form you guys and I can pay you guys? If not that is cool too I am wanting: Russ and the Firehouse ExtraOrdinary Friends- Lets talk about it Friends at School Paint the Octopus Red- ( will prob get the sequel too ) We Can Do it We are all Alike- we are all different Dont call me Special. Any help appreciated guys. HAPPY EASTER!!!! -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 3 and 17 months " We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world " Helen Keller Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 as I told you, I'll give you the Octopus book for the cost of postage but did you try EBay? I get all of my books from there, Usually they are like brand new. Di Books OK I have decided I want the following books. I can get them all off Amazon, but will be charged $54 postage to get then to me. Is it possible to source any of these form you guys and I can pay you guys? If not that is cool too I am wanting: Russ and the Firehouse ExtraOrdinary Friends- Lets talk about it Friends at School Paint the Octopus Red- ( will prob get the sequel too ) We Can Do it We are all Alike- we are all different Dont call me Special. Any help appreciated guys. HAPPY EASTER!!!! -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 3 and 17 months " We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world " Helen Keller Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Can't you borrow them from the library? Here, if the library doesn't have a certain book it will borrow it from another library for you. Di Re: Books Thanks Figured out the books will cost nearly $90 AUS..........not so bad....but do I really need em ?? LOL.... I use this one: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Jan from Oz. wrote: > http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~ddpay/currency/ > > the above link is to a currency converter - should help you > understand how much you would be paying for the books and postage. > depending on the exchange rate could end up being near double. > > Keep smiling > > Jan > > > -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 3 and 17 months " We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world " Helen Keller Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Can't you borrow them from the library? Here, if the library doesn't have a certain book it will borrow it from another library for you. Di Re: Books Thanks Figured out the books will cost nearly $90 AUS..........not so bad....but do I really need em ?? LOL.... I use this one: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Jan from Oz. wrote: > http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~ddpay/currency/ > > the above link is to a currency converter - should help you > understand how much you would be paying for the books and postage. > depending on the exchange rate could end up being near double. > > Keep smiling > > Jan > > > -- Aussie Leis- mum to BJ - 7 - ds, Natasha 3 and 17 months " We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world " Helen Keller Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Is anyone selling Churchill book or cawson . Please let me know it's urgent Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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