curriculum resources developmental learning resources reference materials and journals specialised and adapted resources specialised and adapted resources for Department Sites Contact: SERU
Telephone: (08) 8235 2871.
Registered Borrowers can request resources online. To register follow link - Registration (PDF)
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Curriculum Resources:Resources support the following learning areas:
Mathematics English Health and Physical Education Society and Environment The Arts Technology Science.Special collections include:
High Interest Low Vocabulary Videos Big Books Books and Tapes Speech and Language Development Sex Education and Protective Behaviours Assessments Time and Money.Reference Materials and JournalsReference materials include:
Professional Texts- disability and curriculum focus Journals Information from Disability Services Assessment Resources - (download Screening and Assessment Resource Guide - PDF) Developmental Scales Disability Awareness Information.Developmental Learning Resources (Toy Library)Toys, games and materials include:
Sensory Development - tactile materials to arouse different sensory responses Sensory Motor Development – fine motor, hand-eye coordination Perceptual development – sorting matching, classifying shapes, colours Motor – early physical activities such as skittles and push carts Conceptual / Abstract Reasoning – thinking skills, memory games Self-Help – dressing skills Socio Dramatic Play – puppets, dolls Music – instruments, relaxation and activity tapes.Specialised and Adapted Resources for Department SitesThis range of resources adapted for switch operation, are available for children and students with severe and multiple disabilities The resources are designed to reinforce the concept of cause and effect by providing various responses to switch operation (eg light noise or vibration).
EligibilityTo be eligible to borrow from SERU you must be supporting a Birth to Year 12 child/student with disabilities or identified learning difficulties and:
a DECS employee a parent and caregiver an officer of agencies such as Downs Syndrome Association and Autism Association a Catholic Education or Independent School statewide special education adviser (for evaluation or professional development).
To register contact SERU telephone 82352871.
Terms of Borrowing City Borrowers - 4 weeks Country Borrowers - 6 weeks Parents/caregivers - 8 resources per borrower DECS staff - 8 resources per individual student/16 resources per class.Resources are sent to schools by the DECS courier. Borrowers are responsible for the cost of returning the resources.