Supporting behavior for school success: A step-by-step guide to key strategies

Supporting behavior for school success: A step-by-step guide to key strategies is "designed for busy teachers and other school-based professionals. This book presents step-by-step guidelines for implementing seven highly effective strategies to improve classroom management and instructional delivery. These key low-intensity strategies are grounded in the principles of positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS), and are easy to integrate into routine teaching practice." -publisher

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

Behavior support

Behavior support is "packed with updated strategies on hot topics, redesigned forms, and the newest research on multi-tiered systems of support. This new edition will help you support positive changes in your students' behavior—so you can keep the focus on learning. It is ideal for both in-service teacher training and college and university courses." -publisher

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

Learning disabilities and challenging behaviors

In this third edition of Learning disabilities and challenging behaviors: Using the building blocks model to guide intervention and classroom management, learn how students in Grades K–12 struggling with social and academic skills can develop the competence and confidence they need to succeed. "Reliable, up-to-date research makes this a perfect preservice textbook, and the classroom-ready strategies are a lifeline for in-service teachers as they work toward better outcomes for struggling students." -publisher

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

Teaching communication skills to students with severe disabilities

Teaching communication skills to students with severe disabilities is now in its third edition. In it, you will find "up-to-date information and practical guidance on the entire process of supporting communication for students of all ages, from assessing their communication skills to involving peers and adults in intervention. An important textbook and professional reference, this comprehensive volume will help educators, paraprofessionals, SLPs, and other school staff skillfully support every student's right to communicate." -publisher

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 - First Words Halloween

First Words apps are toddler-tested and approved, designed for the littlest of fingers. More than just a game, First Words is a sophisticated learning tool that engages your child, encourages exploration and helps them understand the relationships between letters and words." -iTunes

And just in time for the upcoming holiday, this fun learning app has a Halloween theme including not-so-spooky sound effects.

To learn more about it, please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id468154419

Disruptive behavior disorders: Evidence-based practice for assessment and intervention

Disruptive behavior disorders: Evidence-based practice for assessment and intervention "reviews a broad range of evidence-based practices and offers recommendations for selecting, implementing, and evaluating them within a multi-tiered framework. Coverage includes school- and home-based approaches, multi-component programs, prevention strategies, and social skills training." -publisher

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

Sesame Street includes character with autism

According to a story on cnn.com, Sesame Street has added a character with autism to its resources for parents. The little girl named Julia is part of a new program designed to spread awareness about children with autism. The digital storybook shows Elmo at play with Julia and explaining some of her differences to other children.

The Sesame Street and Autism: See All in Amazing Children program is available as an app and on desktop. It includes daily routine cards and resources to help family, friends and others who encounter children with autism.

Creativity and the autistic student: Supporting strengths to develop skills and deepen knowledge

Wondering how to support K-12 students on the spectrum in public, private, inclusive as well as specialized schools? Creativity and the autistic student can help. The author explores using creativity as a way to look at meaningful learning experiences of young people on the spectrum. "She then identifies key qualities of education that are commonly cited by autistic people to be significant to the development of fulfilling lives, healthy identities, promising careers and vocations, and creativity in general." -publisher

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

Increasing Independence in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Looking for ways to increase the independence of adults on the autism spectrum? The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has posted an article that can help. It begins:
"As adults, we all need to be able to carry out tasks independently whether this is in the area of work, college, daily living skills or leisure activities. This is no different for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ‘To Do’ Lists (also known as Work Systems) have been shown to increase on task behavior, number of tasks completed and reduce instructor prompts required for both children and adults with ASD (Hume &Odom, 2007; Hume et al., 2009)."

To read the entire article, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/increasing-independence-in-adults

Mobile App Monday - The Sight Word Adventure

The Sight Word Adventure is a fun-filled game where children and those with developmental delays can learn to recognize, read, and write up to 320 sight words. Based on the game of Hide-and-Seek, the app explores the cognitive skills necessary to remember sight words such as: visual attention, the morphology of the forest setting (i.e. the letters in a word), active listening, and of course visual memorization.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id931529829

Enhancing communication for individuals with autism: A guide to the visual immersion system

Enhancing communication for individuals with autism is a "practical, research-based intervention framework that taps into the strong visual processing skills many children on the spectrum have. You'll learn how to use readily available resources—from photos and symbols to apps and software—to create a customized system of visual supports that boost seven key communicative functions." -publisher

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

Make your own picture stories for kids with ASD

Make your own picture stories for kids with ASD (autism spectrum disorder): A DIY guide for parents and carers "will give parents and carers the tools and confidence they need to create individualised picture stories to help their child with ASD cope with social situations, difficult emotions, transitions and other challenging situations." -publisher

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

Upcoming Workshops from IRCA

Primarily for Paraprofessionals - Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum and Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Presenter:
Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Cost: $65
Dates: 10/16/15 - Plymouth; 10/20/15 - Newburgh; 10/30/15 - North Vernon
Overview: The goal is to provide paraprofessionals and interested others with information about understanding and handling problematic behaviors. In addition, paraprofessionals will learn tools associated with both positive behavior support and applied behavior analysis. Practical ideas will be provided that can be quickly utilized in an instructional setting with a range of students.
For more information and registration: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/primarily-for-paraprofessionals-workshop
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Structured TEACCH®ing Strategies - A Two Day Workshop

Presenter:
Catherine Davies, Educational Consultant, IRCA and TEACCH® Certified Advanced Consultant
Cost: $350
Dates: 10/28/15 & 10/29/15
Overview: This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of how and why to implement structured teaching strategies (as developed by the TEACCH® Autism Program,) 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 and registration: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/structured-teacch-ing-strategies
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Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Understanding and Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges

Presenter: Dr. Ross W. Greene
Cost: $125
Date: 11/5/15
Overview: This is the empirically supported model Dr. Ross Greene describes in his influential books The Explosive Child and Lost at School. The CPS model has transformed thinking and practices in countless schools, inpatient psychiatry units, and residential and juvenile detention facilities, and has been associated with dramatic reductions in disciplinary referrals, detentions, suspensions, seclusions, and physical, chemical and mechanical restraints. The model focuses on solving problems rather than on modifying behavior, emphasizes collaborative rather than unilateral solutions, encourages proactive rather than reactive intervention, de-emphasizes diagnostic categories, and provides practical, research-based tools for assessment and intervention. Participants in this workshop will leave with an understanding of the underpinnings of the model, along with practical assessment and intervention tools that can be brought back to and used in these diverse settings.
For more information and registration: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/ross-greene-workshop
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Expanding Expression Tool Workshop

Presenter: Sara Smith, MS, CCC-SLP
Cost: $100
Dates: 11/17/15 - New Haven; 11/18/15 - Bloomington; 11/19/15 - Carmel;
11/20/15 - New Albany
Overview: This workshop will demonstrate a multi-sensory approach for oral and written expression for preschool through 12th grade that will facilitate improvement on vocabulary skills, the common core learning objectives, comprehension of curriculum material, report writing and expressive language.
For more information and registration: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/expanding-expression-tool-workshop
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Free Parent Group Meetings

Presenters: IRCA Staff
Various dates, topics and locations
Overview: These parent group meetings are free and open to the public. The content will be geared toward family members of individuals who have a diagnosis along the autism spectrum.
For more information: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/parent-group-meetings

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Workshop

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Understanding and Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges

Presenter:  Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.

November 5, 2015

Sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism
In Collaboration with Avon Community School Corporation

This is the empirically supported model Dr. Ross Greene describes in his influential books, "The Explosive Child" and "Lost at School." The CPS model has transformed thinking and practices in countless schools, inpatient psychiatry units, and residential and juvenile detention facilities, and has been associated with dramatic reductions in disciplinary referrals, detentions, suspensions, seclusions, and physical, chemical and mechanical restraints. The model represents a significant departure from discipline-as-usual: it focuses on solving problems rather than on modifying behavior, emphasizes collaborative rather than unilateral solutions, encourages proactive rather than reactive intervention, de-emphasizes diagnostic categories, and provides practical, research-based tools for assessment and intervention.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/ross-greene-workshop

Mobile App Monday - Presidents vs. Aliens™

Know someone who needs help learning about the presidents of the United States? Presidents vs. Aliens™ is a fun app that will teach the user presidential facts, quotes, nicknames and historical events. The app lets you select which types of questions are asked. Younger kids can start by just focusing on identifying the presidents. Older kids and adults can delve deeper into historical events and presidential facts.

Want to learn more? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id427418941

Library Closed Today

The CeDIR Library is closed today due to a staff training. We will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5th.