Students with Disabilities
In 2011, LEE & LOW BOOKS released Jay and Ben, an interactive book developed for use with children with developmental and learning differences and disabilities. Clear visual representation of the text, sequential illustrations, and picture symbols enable children to gain understanding of the story plot and to recognize printed words. Jay and Ben may be used in a variety of ways to promote each child's educational progress and growth.
The creation of Jay and Ben was a collaborative effort and the authors, Lulu Delacre and Katharine Swanson, are thankful for all the feedback they received when field-testing early prototypes of the book. The valuable insights they received from teachers and parents of special needs children was enormously useful to the authors in helping them get the book to a stage where it would make the most impact with the developmental and learning differences and disabilities population.
Additional materials and activities, as well as testimonials from parents and reading specialists, for use with Jay and Ben are located to the right.
Articles
- Instructional Videos
By Katharine Swanson
Video demonstratons of Jay and Ben by co-author and special education teacher, Katharine Swanson - The Art of Jay and Ben: Plunging into the Unknown to Reap the Greatest Reward
By Lulu Delacre
Creating the art for Jay and Ben taught me that when you loose all fear of delving into a different style, you not only acquire new knowledge, but emerge from the challenge highly satisfied. - Books for Children with Autism
By Katharine Swanson
In this guest post by special education teacher and Jay and Ben co-author Katharine Swanson, she explains how the book can be used as a tool when reading with children with autism. - What I Learned from a Nonverbal Autistic Classroom-Part 2
By Veronica Schneider
We explore a compiled list of useful resources for people on the autism spectrum, their family members, and educators. - What I Learned from a Nonverbal Autistic Classroom-Part 1
By Veronica Schneider
Our literacy specialist recalls her experience teaching in a nonverbal autistic classroom and reflects upon what she learned from her special education experience. - 5 Ways to Differentiate Assignments & Tasks-Part 2
By Veronica Schneider
Learn 5 ways to differentiate instruction in the classroom with detailed examples using Lee & Low books. - 5 Harmful Differentiation Myths: Part 1
By Veronica Schneider
The learning differences, preferences, and varied backgrounds existent in the classroom present teachers with a challenging task to help every student become a successful learner. Explore 5 dangerous myths surrounding differentiation and its place in the classroom.
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