All Kids Can Succeed: Effective Interventions for Behavioral and Social Challenges

Jed Baker will present the workshop "All Kids Can Succeed" on April 15, 2015, in Avon, Indiana. The workshop, sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism in collaboration with Avon Community School Corporation, describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part of the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills, how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from peers.

Learn more about it at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3730

Funds for Attending Trainings

The Consumer Investment Fund (CIF) implemented by the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities (GPCPD) can help individuals with disabilities and family members with funding to participate in educational events. Educational activities include conferences, workshops, and other training formats as well as attendance at public forums, hearings, and task force meetings.

To learn more about this funding, please visit IRCA's article at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=551

eQuality: The struggle for web accessibility by persons with cognitive disabilities

eQuality: The struggle for web accessibility by persons with cognitive disabilities "is about the lived struggle for disability rights, with a focus on Web equality for people with cognitive disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, autism, and print-related disabilities. The principles derived from the right to the Web - freedom of speech and individual dignity - are bound to lead toward full and meaningful involvement in society for persons with cognitive and other disabilities."

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

For Physicians: Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders and Working with Schools

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has published a short article for physicians. The article offers insight into the educational aspects of the autism spectrum disorders diagnosis. Educational programming and services are discussed.

To read the entire article, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3763

ADOS-2 in April 2015

Did you miss the last Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
workshop? Well, here's some good news! Another two-day workshop has been scheduled for the end of April. This workshop will provide a unique opportunity to learn directly from a co-author of the ADOS-2. The five modules of the ADOS-2 will be outlined. Included will be video demonstrations of administration of some of the modules. There will be an opportunity to practice and discuss the scoring criteria. The clinical use of the ADOS-2 will also be discussed.

This workshop will be held in Indianapolis on April 28th and 29th.

For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3619

We all fit

"A K-5th grade autism peer sensitivity and bullying prevention video."

With a run-time of 15 minutes plus a reinforcing 4-minute music video by The Figureheads, We ALL Fit was written with elementary students in mind, but contains information about autism and social emotional lessons valuable to people of any age.

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

The IEP checklist: Your guide to creating meaningful and compliant IEPs

How can you design effective IEPs that improve student outcomes and meet legal requirements? The IEP checklist: Your guide to creating meaningful and compliant IEPs will help you create great IEPs and put them into action. Packed with tips, examples, and activities, this book will get your whole school team ready to offer meaningful and legally compliant IEPs.

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

All Kids Can Succeed: Effective Interventions for Behavioral and Social Challenges

Looking for a workshop on how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent them? The folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, in collaboration with Avon Community School Corporation, will sponsor a workshop on this topic presented by Jed Baker, Ph.D. in April.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3730

The intensive phonological awareness (IPA) program

Transform struggling readers into successful readers with the intensive phonological awareness (IPA) program. This supplemental Tier 2 curriculum is the ideal way to deliver systematic, intensive phonological awareness instruction to students in Grades K–2, whether they have language impairments or just need extra help with literacy skills. Developed by SLPs, this proven program helps you sharpen struggling students' phonological awareness skills through focused, small-group lessons that take just 30 minutes each.

Interested? 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 - Sensory Room

A simple cause and effect story about a multi-sensory room. Look at the pictures and talk about the story in your own words. Use touch or switches to make the room change.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sensory-room/id814529452?mt=8

The incredible flexible you: A social thinking curriculum for the preschool and early elementary years

The Incredible Flexible You is a dynamic, developmental, Social Thinking and social emotional learning curriculum for children ages 4-7. It combines colorful storybooks, detailed lesson guides, parent involvement, and a music CD to teach children with and without social challenges to improve their social-emotional problem solving skills, allowing them to become better social thinkers.

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

Incidence of Autism Still on the Rise

"In 2008, based on a sample of 8 year olds, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that the prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in 88 in American children. By 2010, using a similar sample, it was announced that the incidence had climbed to 1 in 68. Based on these latest numbers, 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls are being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Two years ago in a national telephone survey of 100,000 families, the incidence was projected at 1 in 50. (Note: Different data collection methods will often yield differing results.)"

Want to know more? Read the entire article written by Dr. Cathy Pratt of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism by visiting:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=361

Sensory issues and high-functioning autism spectrum and related disorders: Practical solutions for making sense of the world

Using the same easy-to-read format as the first edition, the newly updated and expanded Sensory Issues and High-Functioning Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders explains how many children with high-functioning ASD relate to the world through their senses. The book reviews sensory processing terminology and how the sensory systems impact behavior. An expanded discussion of assessment tools is followed by a comprehensive chapter on evidence-based interventions. Finally, a new chapter looks at meeting a student s sensory needs throughout the day and across environments with simple and easy-to-use forms and checklists. -book description

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

Fact Sheet from the Arc Insurance Project

The Arc of Indiana Insurance Project is a resource for families who need information and support to understand options for health care insurance coverage for their loved ones with developmental disabilities. In collaboration with About Special Kids and Family Voices Indiana, the Arc has released a new Fact Sheet with information that is important for families seeking insurance coverage of ABA services.

Here is the latest Fact Sheet from the Arc Insurance Project which is important information for those seeking insurance coverage for ABA services:
http://www.arcind.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/EPSDT-ABA-Appeal-Letter.pdf

For assistance and questions contact Michele Trivedi, Arc of Indiana Insurance Project Manager at mtrivedi@arcind.org,  317-977-2375 or toll free 800-382-9100. Family Voices Indiana can also assist with health care financing questions and resources. They can be contacted at 317-944-8982 or info@fvindiana.org.

Mobile App Monday - Storehouse - Visual Storytelling

Looking for an app that you can create social stories with? Storehouse lets you tell stories with your photos and videos.

• Combine photos, videos, and text into one beautiful story.
• Share stories with your Storehouse friends and followers
• Embed stories on your blog or share them to other social
     networks.
• Explore stories created by your friends and our diverse
     community of storytellers from all around the world.
• Comment, Like, or Republish your favorite stories.

Want to know more about it? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storehouse-visual-storytelling/id791297521?mt=8