Online Publications & Resources

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  2. Online Publications & Resources

The Sherlock Center offers hundreds of online resources and publications on topics across the lifespan, from early intervention to transition to person-centered thinking, employment and self-determination. 

These resources are searchable in the fields below. You can search by a keyword or an exact title in the “Search All Resources” box or you can search by project/service, topic or type – form, online resource or Sherlock Center publication.

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  • Online Resource

    Color SLapPs (iOS)

    Color SLapPs is a free app for iPads designed by a speech-language pathologist to help teach children to identify the names of 12 different colors. Children are asked to find a color and are rewarded with funny sounds and visuals. Users are able to choose which colors to work on within three different levels of difficulty.

  • Online Resource

    Communication Matrix

    This online tool from the Communication Matrix Foundation helps families and professionals assess the communication status, progress and needs of learners with complex sensory and learning challenges.

  • Online Resource

    Commute with Enterprise

    This rideshare program matches individuals who live nearby to commute to and from work together.

  • Form

    Comprehensive COS Write Ups Including all Skills in Present Levels of Development

    Process updates for providing COS information for LEAs

  • Form

    Consent for Virtual Visits

    Use this form to obtain parental consent to conduct virtual EI visits.

  • Form

    Contacts Manager - Entering a New Contact

    Welligent electronic record resource.

  • Online Resource

    Council for Exceptional Children

    The Council for Exceptional Children is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

  • Online Resource

    Creating An Environment of Comfort vs Control

    Caring for individuals who have experienced trauma requires creating an environment of comfort vs. control. Learn about the impact of trauma and trauma-informed approaches in this 2.5-minute animated video.

  • Form

    Creating Client from Call Center

    Welligent electronic record resource.

    • PDF 877.61 KB
  • Form

    Creating Folders in Welligent for Attached Documents

    Welligent electronic record resource.

    • PDF 513.56 KB
  • Online Resource

    Customizing Job Development: Un-Occupying the Workshop, One Person at a Time.

    This article outlines how to conduct a discovery process to get to know who a job seeker is, what he or she knows and determine the best employment fit.

  • Online Resource

    CVI Now

    The goal of CVI Now is to help foster understanding of CVI, share the lived experiences of people with CVI, follow and share the current research, give everyday strategies and build community.

  • Form

    Daily Activities

    Use this form when not conducting RBI or as a general means of collecting routines based information.

  • Form

    Data Entry - Entering IFSP Services

    Welligent electronic record resource.

  • Form

    Data Entry - Updating IFSP Services

    Welligent electronic record resource.

  • Form

    Decision Tree for Child Outcomes Summary Process

    This form walks EI providers and families though a decision making process to arrive at accurate COS C Summary Statements.

  • Form

    Developing Better Child and Family Outcomes

    Provider guidance for writing effective outcomes including criteria and examples

  • Sherlock Center Publication

    Direct Support Professional Workbook: Supporting Self-Determination in Your Everyday Work

    This workbook will help direct support professionals explore their own experience of developing self-determination skills and plan ways to help those they support become more self-determined.

  • Online Resource

    Disability is Natural

    The mission of Disability is Natural is to encourage new ways of thinking about developmental disabilities, in the belief that attitudes drive actions, and changes in attitudes and actions can help create a society where all children and adults with developmental disabilities have opportunities to live the lives of their dreams, included in all areas of life.​

  • Online Resource

    Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI)

    DRRI provides free legal assistance to persons with disabilities. Services include individual representation to protect rights or to secure benefits and services; self-help information; educational programs; and administrative and legislative advocacy. The agency administers eight federally funded advocacy programs, each of which has its own eligibility criteria.