Happy Holidays!

The library is closing today at 4:00. We'd like to wish everyone a very happy holiday!

See you back here at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6th.

A Gluten-Free Birthday for Me!

Some folks on the spectrum find eating a gluten-free diet beneficial to feeling their best. A Gluten-Free Birthday for Me! can help kids understand that eating gluten-free doesn't mean an end to the fun of a birthday party. With bright and charming illustrations and sweet text, this book is a celebration of being gluten-free.

Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this book or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Making it a success: Practical strategies and worksheets for teaching students with autism spectrum disorder

Providing easy to follow, proven strategies for common teaching challenges, Making it a Success is a user-friendly resource to help teachers and teaching assistants effectively integrate students with special needs in the classroom. Worksheets and creative ideas for activities and teacher notes are included in the book, presenting effective ways of helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their social and academic skills.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - Holiday Apps

Today on Mobile App Monday, we thought you might like to see a list of the Best Holiday Gift Apps For Children With Autism & Special Needs from the folks at Speech Therapy for Autism. From doodling to word games to book readers, you're sure to find something to like. And the fact that there are actually 11 apps on the list is just a bonus!

To view the list, please visit: http://proactivespeech.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/10-gift-worthy-apps-for-the-holidays/

Holiday Hours

On Thursday, December 19th, the library will be closed for staff functions. We will be open on Friday, December 20th and then closed again on Monday, December 23rd. We will re-open after the holidays on Monday, January 6th.

Happy Holidays!

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) 2014 Scholarships

The 2014 OAR Scholarship Program application is now open. The scholarship program exists  to support the post-secondary, undergraduate education of qualified individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis. Those who are pursuing full-time, post-secondary, undergraduate education or vocational-technical training may apply. To learn more about this program, please visit: http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp

We said, they said: 50 things parents and teachers of students with autism want each other to know

Looking for a book that gives educators and parents the necessary tools to build the relationships they need to help their children? We Said, They Said: 50 Things Parents and Teachers of Children with Autism Want Each Other to Know voices what parents and educators want to say to each other, but don’t.  It explains why they do what they do.  It helps fill the chasms of misunderstanding that breed assumptions like “They don’t care about my child,” and “They’re just in denial."

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Art & Literary Magazine from the College Internship Program

From the College Internship Program (CIP), a post-secondary support program for young adults on the spectrum and those with learning differences, comes a magazine called Reframe. The magazine is full of art and literary works created by the students of the CIP, from stories to poems to art and photography, these students share with us a glimpse of the way they experience the world.

The Center for Disability Information and Referral has a limited quantity of this magazine. Send us an email at cedir@indiana.edu to request a copy. For the electronic version, please visit: http://cipworldwide.org/reframe/

To request multiple copies, please contact CIP directly: http://cipworldwide.org/contact/

Susan Boyle shares her asperger's diagnosis

According to an article in The Guardian, singer Susan Boyle has announced that she has Asperger Syndrome. Boyle rose to fame in 2009 when she appeared on the show Britain's Got Talent and now appears relieved with her diagnosis.

To read the entire article, please visit: http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/08/susan-boyle-autism

Snow Day!

Well, it's a winter wonderland here in Southern Indiana!  CeDIR will be closed today, but we will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9th.  Please email us at cedir@indiana.edu if we can be of service!

Bullying and ASD

Bullying and ASD: The Perfect Storm is a booklet with a DVD featuring teaching strategies with demonstrations of the tools needed to help children on the spectrum combat bullying. Parents and teachers both will find this title helpful in preventing bullying.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

ASD and Me: Learning about High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

Looking for help explaining autism to your kids on the spectrum? ASD and Me can help. Written for kids diagnosed with Aspergers, PPD-NOS, or autism. Follow along as Eli, a seven year-old boy that has high functioning autism spectrum disorder, explains how he was diagnosed and how ASD affects the way he thinks and interprets the world around him.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

New Course Offered by IRCA through IUPUI

Professional Development Workshop: 

Building Foundations and Using Evidence-Based Practices 

for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Spring 2014 Semester

 January 13-May 2, 2014

Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) in collaboration with Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI): School of Education is offering the 3 credit online course, ”Professional Development Workshop: Building Foundations and Using Evidence-Based Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders”, Spring 2014 Semester (January 13-May 2, 2014).

To learn more about this course, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3656

Holiday Hours

Photo courtesy of morguefile.com

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, CeDIR will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. The library will re-open on Monday, December 2nd.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Parent Informational Meeting

Integrating Mobile Technology in the Home and Classroom

December 3, 2013

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  

Presented by Gailynn Gluth

Sponsored by:
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Autism Society of Indiana
Easter Seals Crossroads
Riley Child Development Center
The Arc of Indiana

Hosted by Easter Seals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205

See more at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3646

Attention in autism

According to an article in the Indiana Daily Student, an Indiana University researcher has studied which elements of a TV show kids with autism will pay attention to and which seem less interesting. An eye-tracking device was used to record where on the screen kids were looking.

To read the entire article, please visit: http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=95429

Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs

Is it challenging for your child to sit still, cope with change, focus on self-soothing strategies, and/or interact successfully with others? For use in school, at home, or in therapeutic settings, Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs is a how-to manual that provides a yoga therapy "lesson plan" that will engage children; promote play, social interaction, speech, language, and motor development; and enhance their self-esteem.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Exploring Feelings for Young Children

Young children with autism have difficulty understanding and controlling their negative emotions. Exploring Feelings for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger's Disorder is a manual for professionals that offers strategies to help decrease negative feelings and increase positive feelings in daily life. The book outlines a 9-session program using methods, games and activities that are developmentally appropriate.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - Social Navigator

The Social Navigator is a revolutionary social skills app developed to assist children with social and behavioral challenges in adapting their behavior and developing life-long social skills. Use it as both a behavior management device and a teaching tool anytime a child is becoming agitated, or when their behavior begins to conflict with others.

Read more about this app at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/social-navigator/id488183153?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Social skills deficits in students with disabilities

Written for parents, teachers, counselors, psychologists, and others working in the disability field, Social skills deficits in students with disabilities is a book of strategies from a varied group of professionals (special educators, school counselors, licensed professional counselors, an occupational therapist, and a psychologist). It will help you learn more about the social deficits and challenges associated with disabilities as well as strategies to support social skill development.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Talk to Me

Talks to Me looks at the lives of three children with autism who attend public school in Oakland, California, following them throughout their entire day. Provides a look into the daily lives of families from various socio-economic and racial backgrounds and sheds light on which families receive services for their children, which families don't, and why.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check it out.

Parenting Your Child with Autism

Parenting Your Child with Autism focuses on the processes and decisions parents of children with autism face every day. To help you build an everyday life that works for your child with autism and other family members, this book shares suggestions that range from practical and educational to philosophical, closing with some personal and professional advice for your journey ahead.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Self-regulation in children: Keeping the body, mind & emotions on task in children with autism, ADHD or sensory disorders

Self-Regulation in Children is a 6-hour seminar on helping children with autism, ADHD, or sensory disorders regulate their bodies and emotions. It looks at the underlying factors of poor self-regulation and how they affect the child. Practical interventions and details are provided on how to create simple but effective programs in clinical, school and home settings.

Want to check out this DVD? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

Mobile App Monday - Pocket Picture Planner

"Pocket Picture Planner is the innovative mobile app that lets you view a personalized visual calendar of scheduled activities created with the desktop software, Picture Planner... This is an ideal self-management app for children, users with autism, TBI, and other cognitive disabilities, elders, second language learners, or anyone who just likes working with pictures or who prefers a simple user interface for scheduling activities and getting reminders." -iTunes

For more information on this app, please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-picture-planner/id377968377?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4#

New study may indicate very early detection of autism

According to a report from CNN, a new study suggests that signs of autism could possibly be detected as early as one month after birth. In the study, infants were shown videos of an actress playing a caregiver. The infants' eye movements were tracked to see when and how long eye contact was established with the woman on the video.

To read the report from CNN, please visit: http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/11/06/study-signs-of-autism-may-show-up-as-early-as-first-month/?sr=fb110613autismsigns7p

Foundation for Autism Resources

The Foundation for Autism Resources (FAR) is a new nonprofit serving children on the autism spectrum from families with limited means. FAR connects families and children with services they otherwise could not afford.

Their first fundraiser is this Saturday November 9 from 5-8 at The Murat in Indianapolis.

Live Jazz, Fine Wine, Good Food.

For tickets and information about FAR, please visit: http://www.autismresource.org

Mobile App Monday - Autism Apps

Looking for a list of apps for people on the spectrum? Autism Apps is an app that is just that--a comprehensive list of apps that are being used with and by people diagnosed with autism, Down syndrome and other special needs. It also includes links to any available information that can be found for each app. The Apps are also separated into over 30 categories, and the descriptions are all searchable, so any type of app is easy to find and download.

Want to know more? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-apps/id441600681

The Social Compass Curriculum

The social compass curriculum is a set of 24 ready-to-use lesson plans for kids with autism in grades 4-8. It allows teachers to provide a step-by-step lesson that models a specific skill, offers opportunities to role-play, and even includes worksheets to take home to encourage the lesson to continue outside of school.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - Aurifi

"Aurifi is an ever-changing sonic landscape that is breathtaking. At the same time it invites you to react, control, fine-tune, identify and dial yourself into your surroundings. The bespoke musical elements are designed to help you feel moods, emotions and progression." -iTunes

Want to learn more? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aurifi/id370383663?mt=8#

Next TEACCH Training

Are you looking ahead for next year's professional development trainings? IRCA is announcing that the next TEACCH training will be in the middle of June.

For complete details, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3474

Autism Support Meeting

The Whitley County Autism Parent Support Group and the Autism Society of Indiana are hosting a free meeting in Fort Wayne tomorrow with Melissa Dubie of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism. The topic will be on puberty and sexuality information for children with disabilities.

For more information, please visit: http://www.autismsocietyofindiana.org/?utm_source=Pieces+of+the+Puzzle%3A+35th+Issue&utm_campaign=Pieces+of+the+Puzzle+31&utm_medium=email#/puberty-and-autism-talk/4579815855

Parent Informational Meeting

Integrating Mobile Technology in the Home and Classroom

Presenter:  Gailynn Gluth

Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Autism Society of Indiana, Easter Seals Crossroads, Riley Child Development Center, and The Arc of Indiana are hosting a Parent Informational Meeting.

          December 3, 2013 - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
          Easter Seals Crossroads
          4740 Kingsway Drive
          Indianapolis, IN  46205

Wynsum Arts® Founder and CEO Gailynn Gluth will share strategies and applications to support children both in the home and in the classroom.  Wynsum Arts® is a social-entrepreneurship organization founded in 2009 to help parents of children with special needs and learning challenges find the most relevant, effective and affordable mobile technology and online solutions available to help their children become independent learners. Gailynn researches and develops tools for education and social sciences for children and adults, from kindergarten through age 24. For more information about Gailynn Gluth and Wynsum Arts® visit:  http://wynsumarts.com.    

Expect to Learn:
Participants will learn strategies for using a mobile device to improve organization and to increase effective home-school communication, academics, learning, and communication.  Participants will also learn more about the I.Am app, created to reduce the amount of time spent searching through thousands of apps for ones recommended.  The apps chosen are based on student-specific data and recommendations from a team of app researchers.

Information:
The session will be from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on December 3, 2013.  Space is limited to 100 participants. No registration needed.

Contact:    
If you have questions about the event, please contact:
Kristie Lofland,  klofland@indiana.edu or Kristi A. Jordan,  krijorda@indiana.edu.

October is Bullying Prevention Month

Bullying and Students on the Autism Spectrum
Contributed by the NATTAP Partners
(Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs)

It is not unusual to hear stories about students – with and without disabilities – being bullied. Stories about bullying have captured media attention as children cope with being bullied and as families attempt to adjust to losing a loved one to suicide motivated by bullying. The reality is that students on the autism spectrum are bullied more often than students without disabilities. In fact, of the students who are bullied, 63% are on the autism spectrum. Regardless of the outcome associated with bullying and whether the student has a disability or not, bullying is a serious and pervasive problem that must be addressed in schools.

Want to read the entire article? Please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3587

IN*SOURCE has special workshops throughout the state in October and November on bullying prevention. A listing of their workshops can be found at: http://www.insource.org/training.htm

Everyday Classroom Strategies and Practices for Supporting Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Everyday Classroom Strategies and Practices for Supporting Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders provides a practical approach to working with students on the spectrum. It helps to demystify the processes needed to help these students succeed and gives teachers the supports to plan appropriately for them. This resource clearly communicates how to create a classroom in which every learner succeeds with specific and easy-to-implement strategies for students who require minimal supports as well as those who require more intensive interventions.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - TouchChat

Know someone who has difficulty using their own voice? TouchChat for iPod and iPhone might be the answer. This app is a full-featured communication solution for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech. The pages, grid layout, buttons, messages, and symbols are fully customizable. Buttons can be easily rearranged by simply dragging them to the desired new location.

Want to learn more about this app? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchchat-aac/id377558828?mt=8

CeDIR Citings newsletter

Looking for the newest issue of our newsletter, CeDIR Citings? It's in the works as we speak! This latest issue will feature resources and information on Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Have you missed an issue lately? Check out our archive page at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=2316

Want to subscribe to our newsletter? Click on the drop down box that says "Disability Information > CeDIR Citings" directly above the words CeDIR Citings on the page at the above link. Then click on "Subscribe to CeDIR Citings" or visit http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3618 and then add your name and email address.

Happy Friday!

Update from the Arc Insurance Project

To check for your provider in the Anthem ACA Network, go to www.anthem.com, go to the "provider finder" tool. Search for Indiana Exchange providers. With this tool you can check to see if your ABA provider, physician or other medical provider is in the Anthem ACA Marketplace plan. Contracts are still out with providers, so consumers should check periodically for updates before choosing a plan, or contact your provider directly to ask if they are or plan to participate.

Michele Trivedi, MHA
The Arc Insurance Project

Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide

Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide "is the definitive guide to surviving and thriving in the workplace for people with AS. Common employment challenges are illustrated through examples from the author's extensive experience coaching individuals with AS at all job levels. This book will benefit anyone with AS who is entering the workforce, as well as those who struggle to maintain employment, or who want to improve their performance and advance their careers." -book description

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

New Postal Address for the Indiana Institute and its Centers

Effective today, October 1, 2013, the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, and thereby the Center for Disability Information and Referral and the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, will have a change in the way our address reads. We will no longer be using the 2853 East 10th Street address. We have NOT physically moved. Our new address simply reflected changes in the roads around us. Please let us know if you have any questions about this change.

Our new postal address is 1905 North Range Road, Bloomington, IN 47408-9801.

Mobile App Monday - GTasks: To Do List & Task List

Do you or someone you know need help with getting tasks done? GTasks from Google play might be your answer. It's an easy and efficient task management app for those who want a layer of organization added to your day. Customize your lists, set reminders, and share your lists with others. Best of all, it's free!

For more information, please visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dayup.gtask

I am special

"I am Special is a workbook developed by Peter Vermeulen and already used extensively with young people with autism spectrum disorder. The workbook is designed for a child to work through with an adult - parent, teacher or other professional. Unlike other books, its content and layout are devised especially for children who read, think and process information differently. I am Special is divided into two parts. The first is a theoretical introduction that explains how to inform children that they have autism or Asperger Syndrome and how to use the worksheets with groups or individuals. The second part consists of a series of worksheets which the child works through with an adult to create a unique and personal book about him or herself." -book description

Want to learn more? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title, or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Exploring Feelings

In Exploring feelings: Cognitive behaviour therapy to manage anxiety, sadness and anger, world-renowned psychologist, Dr. Tony Attwood "teaches caregivers how to implement 'cognitive behaviour therapy'. This therapy works from the inside out. With a logical understanding of emotional triggers and responses ... people can learn to recognize and control their emotions."--Container.

Want to see it? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this DVD or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Evidence Based Practices for Effective Communication and Social Intervention

From Kristie Brown Lofland, M.S., CCC-A, Educational Consultant at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, comes an article on communication and social intervention for folks on the spectrum. Here's an excerpt from her article:

"Differences in communication are the hallmark for individuals on the Autism Spectrum (ASD). These differences in communication and language development include absence or delay in spoken language, impairment in conversational abilities, stereotyped and repetitive language, inappropriate use of pronouns, and difficulties with play and imitation. Some students with ASD will have a specific language impairment. Others may have limited comprehension in verbal and gestural forms of communication. In addition, some individuals will exhibit difficulty in generalization. The National Professional Development Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders has identified 24 evidence based practices that have proven effective in educating students on the autism spectrum. Many of those evidence based practices can be utilized when addressing communication and social issues."

Want to read the entire article? Please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3643

Back to School Sensory Strategies

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has recently published a series of articles on being proactive with kids in school. "When considering ways to be proactive, it helps to know how specific sensory systems work and some strategies to try. This series will explore some of the systems involved in sensory processing, types of sensory dysfunction, and practical strategies for educators to consider using."

To read the entire article, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3639

Mobile App Monday - A BuZoo Story Free

This Android app is touch-free, with simple intuitive hand-gestures to play a game and promote physical learning. Just wave at the camera and collect 14 zoo animals. Help them board the Bus, learn to recognize the animals, learn how to spell their names, and more. Interaction is complete even with a shaky or unstable hand. Helps with inclusive learning and better self-directed communication.

Want to learn more? Please visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shailah.BuZooStoryFree

Autism Services Across America

In Autism Services Across America, nine state and national initiatives are highlighted to offer researchers, administrators, and educators help in developing programs or expanding their own services. "Leaders of these model programs give readers a complete overview of each initiative, covering factors such as structure, objective, population served, and staff roles and responsibilities" (book description). Our own Dr. Cathy Pratt writes about the work of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - Injini

"
Inspired by children with special needs, Injini's game developers worked for two years with parents, early childhood educators, and occupational, speech, and cognitive experts to create superior play-based learning experiences that help young children reach developmental milestones. The games were designed for and tested with children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and various developmental delays, as well as typically developing preschoolers - they love it too!
" -iTunes

Want to know more about this app? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/injini-child-development-game/id452962000?mt=8

Library closed today

Due to a staff training, the library is closed today. We'll be back open on Monday, September 16th.

Have a cool weekend!

Structured Teaching Strategies Workshop

Do you support a person on the autism spectrum? Want to learn more about structured teaching? The Indiana Resource Center for Autism will offer their two-day training "Structured Teaching Strategies (as developed by the TEACCH Program) on October 1st and 2nd in Indianapolis.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3569

Library closed this Friday

Due to a staff training,

the library will be closed on 

Friday, September, 13th. 

We'll be back open on 

Monday, September 16th.

Students on the Spectrum Club

The S.O.S. Club meetings begin this Fall with the initial Call Out meeting on Tuesday September 10th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Distinguished Alumni Room at the Indiana Memorial Union.

All Indiana University students who live with an autism spectrum disorder are welcome.Ivy Tech students and other adults 18 years and older, on the autism spectrum, who plan to attend IU are also encouraged to check out the S.O.S. Club. This group provides students the opportunity to engage with each other and others in the University community around topics and activities of interest.In previous years, topics and activities, decided by the student members, have included becoming an effective self-advocate, dealing with anxiety, communication and social skills, employment related issues, playing billiards and other games as well as finding supports and activities on campus and in the community. For further information please contact the S.O.S. Club Adviser Marci Wheeler at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at (812) 855-6508.

Back to School Links

As we settle back into our school and fall routines, I would like to remind you of the resources available through IRCA. Below is a list of various types of information to assist in your transition to the new school year.

It is our hope that this information will be helpful in supporting students with ASD. Contact us if we can be of further assistance. – Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D, Director

Articles
Applied Behavior Analysis: The Role of Task Analysis and Chaining
For Parents: Preparing for the School Year
Supporting Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders through Postsecondary Transition
Academic Supports for College Students
For General Education Teachers: Helpful Questions to Ask About Students with ASD
Home-School Communication Forms
Moving from Preschool to Kindergarten: Planning for a Successful Transition and New Relationships
Planning for Successful Transitions Across Grade Levels
How to Open a Combination Lock/Locker
Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sensory
Sensory Integration: Tips to Consider
Back to School Sensory Strategies

Visual Supports
Behavior and Emotions
Health and Personal Care
Home
School
Schedules
Work Systems
Structured Tasks

Workshops
Structured Teaching Strategies (As Developed by the TEACCH Program)
Workshops Conducted by Indiana Resource Center for Autism Staff

Mobile App Monday - Verbally Premium

"Verbally Premium is a full-featured augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) app for the iPad that brings speech to those without. Verbally Premium has the same intuitive design as Verbally, but also includes a host of expanded features to make real conversation a reality." -iTunes

For more information, please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/verbally-premium/id470081134?mt=8

Library services for youth with autism spectrum disorders

Library services for youth with autism spectrum disorders offers librarians all the information they need to build a library literacy program geared towards children on the spectrum. This book was designed to build awareness of library staff, showcasing how children with this diagnosis are increasingly mainstreamed into traditional library and school programs and identifies the special needs and issues they face in a library setting

Want to learn more? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Understanding Autism through Rapid Prompting Method

Understanding autism through rapid prompting method is a groundbreaking book that describes the author's own innovative technique for teaching students with autism, and for the first time in print, offers parents and educators a step-by-step guide to implementing this life-changing teaching methodology. It explores the science behind Soma’s uniquely effective approach, and it gives how-to instructions for designing and implementing RPM lessons with various types of learners.

Want to learn more? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this book or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Curriculum Guide for Autism Using Rapid Prompting Method

Curriculum Guide to Autism using Rapid Prompting Method is a syllabus guide for teaching individuals on the spectrum. The syllabus is prepared through careful consultation of different curricula used in schools. The book includes 10 teaching plans in English, 10 in social sciences and 10 in science. It also includes twenty examples of sensory activities in mathematics teaching.

Want to learn more? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - Everyday Skills

Everyday Skills provides self-directed learning sessions for 40 important skills necessary for living independently and accessing the community based on proven content developed by the Attainment Company. Everyday Skills provides an accessible learning tool that is specifically designed to be used directly by individuals with autism, learning or other developmental disabilities at their own pace on the coolest technology platform there is - the iPad! Everyday Skills is powered by Visual Impact, AbleLink's highly effective cognitively accessible learning tool. -iTunes

For more information about this app, please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/everyday-skills/id403385768?mt=8#

Feeding your child with autism

Book Description:
Feeding Your Child with Autism thoroughly discusses feeding disorders in children and explains the types of supports families can use at home, as well as what professional help they should consider. The authors, experts in feeding issues and disorders, stress that regardless of the type of behavior exhibited, it's important to identify the underlying root cause and tailor a treatment plan using ABA methods.

Want to learn more? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Rogue: A Novel

Got a teenager with Asperger's who is trying to make new friends? Rogue might be just what she needs. Follow along as Kiara, who has Asperger’s syndrome, looks for ways to help her make friends. The Internet has been a friend for her but can't always answer her questions. After some trouble in school, Kiara gets kicked out and just wishes she could be more like Rogue, her X-Men hero. Find out how Kiara learns to be a friend and learns about her own special power.

Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Inside Asperger's Looking Out

Inside Asperger's Looking Out uses full-color pictures of animals to explain to neurotypicals how those with asperger syndrome see and experience the world. From sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises to issues understanding social and hidden rules, this book highlights the most common traits that people with asperger syndrome share.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check it out or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

The Autistic Brain

Looking for the latest from an expert in the field of autism? The autistic brain: Thinking across the spectrum by Temple Grandin offers genetic research linking brain science to behavior as well as introducing neuroimaging advances in the field. Grandin even shares her own brain scan to highlight which areas might help to explain behavior issues.

Want more information? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this book or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - MeMoves

Perform finger puzzles correctly to the beat of the music and watch as the screen comes alive. Based on the award-winning MeMoves DVD, the MeMoves app can provide instant calm and focus anywhere. For ages 3 through 103. Works well for centering children on the spectrum, especially in conjunction with the DVD.

Want to learn more? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/memoves/id368151435?mt=8#

Communication and autism

Got someone on the spectrum who is having difficulty with communication? Developing Communication for Autism Using Rapid Prompting Method: Guide for Effective Language is a step-by-step guide towards developing communication using RPM. As with most things, practice makes perfect and this book this will help teachers, students and parents encourage their children to do just that.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title.

Rett: There is Hope

Rett: There is Hope: From Films for the Humanities and Sciences comes a program that focuses on families coping with Rett’s syndrome—the constant caregiving, the emotional impact on parents, and the perspectives on health and happiness. The film also follows the work of scientists searching for the genetic key to a cure.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - iPrompts® - Visual Supports, Schedules and Picture Prompts for Autism and Special Education

"Used by thousands around the world, iPrompts® has been acclaimed on television, and is featured in the Autism Speaks Technology Guide. Caregivers use the app to rapidly create and present visual supports, helping individuals transition from one activity to the next, understand upcoming events, make choices, focus on the task at hand, and learn social skills. An image Library including several hundred starter images can be easily expanded “on the fly” using the device’s camera or through built-in Web searches." -iTunes

Want to learn more about this app? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iprompts-xl/id410386084?mt=8#

Structured Teaching Strategies

Catherine Davies of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism will once again present a two-day workshop on Structured Teaching Strategies. Research consistently indicates that individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) respond favorably to a structured environment. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of how and why to implement structured teaching strategies, such as visual schedules, work systems and deliberately designed work materials. The workshop will emphasize practical strategies that attendees can begin using immediately in their settings.

For more information, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3569

To register, please visit: https://indianauniv.ungerboeck.com/prod/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fprod%2femc00%2fregister.aspx%3fOrgCode%3d10%26EvtID%3d5809%26AppCode%3dREG%26utm_source%3dWhatCountsEmail%26utm_medium%3dIRCA%2520Reporter%26utm_campaign%3dStructured%2520Teaching%2520Strategies%2520October&OrgCode=10&EvtID=5809&DictSeq=39&Lang=*&SessionID=fh6fe4fhkff5ffm&CultureInfo=en-US&AppCode=REG

Gork!

Content description:
"GORK! is an entertaining and moving documentary that traces the life of Adam Terrill – a loud, charismatic, flag-twirling redhead with a complex mix of creative talents and developmental disabilities (including autism, ADHD and retardation). From his early years as a foster child, through high school graduation, to his present placement in a group home in Iowa, the film explores the conflict, humor, hopes and frustrations that arise within his 7-member family as Adam’s life unfolds."

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - QuickCues

QuickCues is a social script app that helps teens and young adults on the autism spectrum handle new situations and learn new skills. Social scripts have been used successfully for years, but QuickCues makes these tools mobile and easy to use in everyday situations.

Five QuickCues modules are available:

• Communication
• Life Skills
• Socialization
• Coping
• On the Job

Want to learn more about this app? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickcues/id360381130?mt=8#

Autism, The Invisible Cord

Autism, The Invisible Cord is a book about two siblings, 14-year-old Jenny and her 11-year-old brother, Ezra. As is often the case, Jenny loves her brother, but he can also make her crazy and make her parents fight with each other. A special school project, however, helps Jenny learn more about her own strengths. This book won a silver medal from the 2013 Mom's Choice Awards.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Social Skills Games and Activities for Kids with Autism

Looking for fun ways to teach social skills to kids on the spectrum? Social Skills Games and Activities for Kids With Autism might be just what you're searching for. This book offers suggestions on fun, engaging games and activities that uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Want to learn more about it? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check it out, or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.