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Looking for an autism training to attend? The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has several coming up. From face-to-face workshops with people such as Eustacia Cutler (Temple Grandin's mom) to online trainings where you can work at your own pace, you're sure to find something to fit your needs. To see all of IRCA's upcoming events, visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=270

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Quality literacy instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders is for teachers and parents who are interested in building lifelong effective literacy skills in their students. Experts in both the field of reading and autism collaborated on this textbook, using case examples to demonstrate how to bring both theory and research to practice. Want to check it out? Send us an email at

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According to an article in the New York Times, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is considering revising its definition of the autism spectrum. This definition is currently being reassessed by an expert panel appointed by the APA and could reduce the number of new diagnoses. Experts say that this will control the ever-increasing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed, but critics say

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Looking for an easy way to help kids on the spectrum with social stories? Try Pictello. Create talking photo albums or books with ease. Each page in a your story can contain a picture, up to five lines of text, and your own recorded voice. Don't want to use your own voice? Use the text-to-speech feature instead. The current version of Pictello offers English, Spanish, French, German, Turkish

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Looking for ways to help students on the spectrum improve their cognitive flexibility? Unstuck & on target!: An executive function curriculum to improve flexibility for children with autism spectrum disorders may be just the ticket. This book contains ready-to-use, classroom-based interventions that can help improve cognitive flexibility in any situation, inside and outside the classroom. It

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THE ASPERGER SYNDROME DAD TEST By Dan Coulter      Your son or daughter has Asperger Syndrome.  How are you, as a dad, dealing with it?      Here’s a test to help you analyze how your approach is working. 1.  Your son is obviously bright, but doesn’t follow instructions you repeatedly give him.    A.   You argue with him.    B.   You remove privileges like video games.    C.   You make

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According to a story in the New York Times, Leironica Hawkins was not diagnosed with Asperger's until she was 28 years old. Living in a shelter, she sought solitude during the day and found it at a library. But that's not all she found at the library--she also found an opportunity. Read more at: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/11/nyregion/aspergers-syndrome-inspires-homeless-womans-comic-book.html

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Looking for an app to use as an Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) device? iConverse is an educational tool designed for young children, autistic individuals, and individuals with other communicative disabilities, and also toddler-aged children who have yet to master language. The app comes with 6 basic communication tiles to get you started; then create your own tiles as you

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The Alexandrian Public Library in Mount Vernon, Indiana is announcing an event specially designed for children ages 3 and older and their caregivers at 6:00 p.m. on January 10th. This event focuses on the needs of children on the autism spectrum. Children and their caregivers are invited to engage in activities such as active movement songs, action rhymes, interactive play, and creative crafts.

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The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has issued a new article in their online newsletter, The Reporter. This latest article touts the efforts of two ladies in Goshen, Indiana who worked to create support for parents where there was little or none. It outlines the history of the Asperger Autism Group of Goshen and highlights their continuing efforts to reach out to the population touched by

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Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy New Year! These holidays and more are celebrated at this time each year, giving us the chance to sit back and reflect on the past year and prepare for the new year. After today, CeDIR will be closed for the next two weeks in observance of the holiday season. We will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Happy Holidays!

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Looking for an app to help a child with autism or other language disorder with WH questions? QuestionIt might be for you. Activities include sorting words by type of question they answer, answering questions about sentences, and answering questions about paragraphs. Fireworks reinforce consecutive correct answers. Want to learn more? Visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/questionit/

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Looking to ramp up your child's literacy skills? The folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have put together a listing of books, curriculums and programs, websites, software and iPad applications that can be used to promote literacy among children on the autism spectrum. Both parents and teachers will find interesting products listed that can help them help their children on the

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Looking for a way to help a child with severe or profound multiple disabilities (PMLD) connect with the world around them? Unsure where to begin? Developmental drama: dramatherapy approaches for people with profound or severe multiple disabilities, including sensory impairment shows how drama can help kids develop their communication skills, learn to deal with emotions more effectively and

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Oftentimes, people on the spectrum need help with their communication skills. This app is designed to teach and reinforce basic social skills critical for independent living. For some, going on a shopping trip, using basic literacy skills, or understanding what to do when seeing a warning sign are very difficult tasks. The Communication Skills application provides easy-to-understand

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Focusing on the core (or pivotal) responses students need to be functional communicators, Classroom pivotal response teaching for children with autism offers suggestions on teaching motivation, responsiveness to multiple cues from teachers, self-management, and more. This book has an accompanying DVD which includes narrated PowerPoint presentations with video examples of CPRT in action, along

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-45706317788866800962011-11-28T08:19:00.001-08:002011-11-28T08:22:05.207-08:00

Looking for an easy way to create social stories for kids? Stories2Learn is a mobile app that can quickly create social stories showing various social cues. Users can easily build their own stories by adding pictures, audio, and text. It can also be used to create visual schedules for children who need extra help with organizing their time. Stories2Learn comes preloaded with one story

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By Dan Coulter      It’s family holiday gatherings season.      So, do you feel anticipation or anxiety?      If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, you might feel a bit of both.      My wife and I are veterans of years of extended family gatherings with our son who has Asperger Syndrome.  We’ve learned that the proper preparation is a great insurance policy

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-22125592815530109952011-11-22T06:30:00.001-08:002011-11-22T06:47:14.521-08:00

Looking for a social skills curriculum for high-functioning young adults? Social Literacy: A Social Skills Seminars for Young Adults With ASDs, NLDs, and Social Anxiety may fit the bill. This field-tested, hands-on seminar can help participants build their social skills using explicit instruction and coaching. Going beyond the basics to the higher level social skills, the seminar can adapt to

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Track, reward, and reinforce positive behavior with Smart Chart. This app lets teachers and parents to teach goal setting skills, a particularly important set of skills! Some of its features include the ability to: -Add unlimited profiles -Import photos using the camera or from the library -Add tasks and goals to profiles -Create custom tasks or select from the library -Create custom rewards

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Social communication cues for young children with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions: How to give great greetings, pay cool compliments and have fun with friends is a book for parents and professionals of young children ages 2 and up that can help them teach their children effective communication skills. The book is a collection of social communication cues, each section

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Want to know more about Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB)? Jumpstarting communication skills in children with autism: A parents' guide to Applied Verbal Behavior is packed with case studies that will help parents understand how AVB can be used in a wide variety of communication issues. From difficulty making requests to a lack of fluency in conversations and more, this book covers it. It explains

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This edition of The Ziggurat model: A framework for designing comprehensive interventions for high-functioning individuals with autism spectrum disorders is a revision of the 2nd edition released in 2008. This edition contains updated references, prevalence rates and an expansion of forms and case studies to include early childhood. The book also offers a special section on how to integrate

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Got a "twice-exceptional" kid--one who is gifted but also has a disability? Looking to help them reach their full potential? Bright not broken: Gifted kids, ADHD, and autism may be the answer for you. Given the disability that is associated with these kids, teachers and parents can overlook the gifted aspect and focus on the disability. The authors offer this book as a wake-up call and examine

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Individualized autism intervention for young children: Blending discrete trial & naturalistic strategies comes out of author Travis Thompson's frustration with parents and professionals who always used one strategy over the other. Thompson's book blends the two strategies creating interventions that are evidence-based, largely behavioral but also incorporate developmental strategies as well.

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Need help developing kids' leisure time skills? Developing leisure time skills for persons with autism: Structured playtime activities with valuable support strategies for adults can help. Unstructured playtime can cause anxiety and fear among kids on the spectrum. This book offers structured strategies to help adults introduce meaningful activities to kids. The book is split into two sections

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Facing your fears: Group therapy for managing anxiety in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders comes as a packet of three books: a facilitator's manual, a parent workbook, and a child workbook. The three together form the basis for a cognitive-behavioral group therapy approach to help reduce fears and anxieties for children on the high-functioning end of the spectrum.

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Looking for a love story? Try Loving the Tasmanian Devil: Reflections on Marriage and Asperger Syndrome. One reviewer calls it, "one of the best love stories I have ever read..." The author, whose husband has AS, writes of the roller coaster ride that an Asperger Syndrome-NeuroTypical marriage can be. Written with humor, frustration, and compassion, this story will appeal to those on a

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Got an Android instead of an iPhone? As the the number Android users grows, the number of autism-related apps available for the Droid should grow. To date, there are literally hundreds of autism apps for Apple products but under 100 apps for Android. Finding those particular apps can be quite challenging, too. But thanks to the folks at iAutism, a list has been created to allow users to

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Got a teen on the spectrum who needs a little extra help in social situations? 60 Social Situations and Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More: Seeing in the Big Picture is written for both teens and parents. 60 different social scenarios are presented in the form of a story such as sarcasm, the use of idioms, and body

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-85325811936681877672011-10-28T08:41:00.000-07:002011-10-28T08:41:50.809-07:00

The widely popular Ziggurat Model has been updated and expanded with the latest research and a new version of the Underlying Characteristics Checklist for Early Intervention (UCC-EI). This release actually includes all three versions of the UCC-EI: High-Functioning, Classic, and Early Childhood. The book is backed by research involving a comprehensive case study. Reviewers agree that it is

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Oftentimes students who have difficulties with social cognition, including those on the autism spectrum, are not able to see the big picture of a situation. Big picture thinking: Using central coherence theory to support social skills: A book for students was written to help students with cognitive differences see how individual pieces of social information fit into a larger context.

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Now in its second edition, A picture's worth: PECS and other visual communication strategies in autism is available to be checked out. It contains a complete set of introductory lessons for parents and therapists to get started helping people develop their communication skills. Concerned about a child's potential to develop speaking skills when using AAC methods? This new edition cites

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Developed from the concept that everyone should have a voice, Locabulary is a groundbreaking communication app designed for users of all types for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The intuitive interface uses the iPhone to communicate words, phrases, and sentences. Locabulary can be used for fun, everyday correspondence, teaching, or as a vital communication device for individuals who have

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CeDIR will be closed Friday, October 21stwe will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, October 24th

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The latest issue of CeDIR's newsletter, CeDIR Citings, has been released, and its focus is on nutrition. With Fall coming on, our thoughts turn to comfort foods, and this issue is packed with resources. Whether it's library books or websites on nutrition or information on the difference between food allergies and intolerances, you'll find it in this issue. To read this latest issue of the

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Wondering which apps are being used by and with people with Autism? Autism Apps is a free app that is listing of just that. Created as resource for apps to use with folks on the spectrum, Down Syndrome, and other special needs, the apps are broken out into 30 separate categories for easy browsing. They also have searchable descriptions to make browsing and purchasing apps easier. Want to know

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Looking for detailed information about the theory, research, and intervention of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? The Handbook of applied behavior analysis describes the state of the science of ABA from contributors who are leading ABA authorities. The book presents current best practices in behavioral assessment and demonstrates evidence-based strategies for supporting positive behaviors and

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Looking for webinars to attend on different facets of working with people on the spectrum? Check out Autism NOW's site. They have webinars available on topics such as employment, post-secondary education, and more. Can't find what you want? Check out their archives for webinars already presented--two each week for the entire year. Visit: http://autismnow.org/about-us/what-we-do/webinars/

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The National Museum of Dentistry has created a new resource called Healthy Smiles for Autism to empower parents of children with autism spectrum disorder to establish a healthy oral hygiene routine and prepare their children for a visit to the dentist. Using step-by-step instruction, this guide helps parents teach their children on the spectrum how to properly brush and floss their teeth to

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Looking for a fun app for someone with sensory issues? Check out Splatter HD for iPad. This free app lets you splatter paint on your iPad! You can choose your own colors to work with and, if you don't like the colors offered, you can turn the iPad and a different palette of colors is presented. See the preview by visiting: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splatter-hd/id364895254?mt=8

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-18873646720795523952011-09-28T08:27:00.000-07:002011-09-28T08:27:15.056-07:00

Looking for a young children's book on autism awareness? My friend with autism has a new enhanced edition with an included CD of pages to color. From the perspective of a peer, this book addresses such issues as: Sensory Sensitivity Communication Differences Unique Ways of Playing Insistence on Routine And more! Parent's notes can be found at the back of the book with explanations and facts

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Student Autism and Asperger Syndrome is a 24-minute DVD that shows characteristics and frequency of autism and Asperger’s; how autism affects students’ abilities to communicate and interact; communication strategies that work; diffusing potentially tense situations; and basic guidelines to help school staff and safety officers understand this “hidden” disability. Email us to check out this

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From the creators: "TapSpeak Button modernizes the idea of a mechanical switch that records and plays messages. We have taken the idea and extended it to provide a portable, convenient, and stigma-free tool to use for basic teaching and communication tasks. TapSpeak Button is especially useful for teaching cause and effect relationships." For more on TapSpeak Button, visit: http://

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-5057981968019698602011-09-22T08:27:00.000-07:002011-09-22T08:27:17.318-07:00

This unique guide explains what it takes to succeed in a workplace dominated by neurotypicals. The Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide covers everything from choosing the right career to deciding whether disclosure is the right option. It features realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations and effectively resolving problems. Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@

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Anxiety can often play a large role in the lives of people on the spectrum. Managing anxiety in people with autism: A treatment guide for parents, teachers, and mental health professionals addresses this problem with thoughtful and practical treatment approaches. With clear explanations and multiple examples, readers will learn about ways to reduce anxiety by first understanding what is

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-82116464421363039462011-09-19T05:38:00.000-07:002011-09-19T05:38:49.575-07:00

Looking for an app to track behaviors, interventions, etc., for those on the spectrum? A powerful journaling tool, AutismTrack can be used by several professionals tracking one person. This app is server-based, and data can be recovered if your device is lost or not performing. Want to learn more about this app? Visit http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autismtrack/id391660393?mt=8.

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Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the idea of raising a child on the spectrum? What I wish I'd known about raising a child with autism: A mom and a psychologist offer heartfelt guidance for the first five years may be able to help. With support on subjects such as picky eating, bedtime battles, toilet training, speech delays, discipline, and more, this book provides a wealth of "been there, done

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Looking for some advice on structuring playtime for kids with autism? Now in its second edition, Developing leisure time skill for persons with autism: Structured playtime activities with valuable support strategies for adults may be just what you need. Forms and charts at the beginning of the book help you assess each child's sensory needs so that you can provide meaningful activities to kids

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-92152895841671758492011-09-12T06:37:00.000-07:002011-09-12T06:37:38.714-07:00

Proloquo2Go, from AssistiveWare, provides a full-featured communication system for people who have difficulty speaking. With the ability to move from adult male or female to boy or girl voices, Proloquo2Go has everyone covered. Not only is it useful for people with developmental disabilities, those with acquired disabilities or even hospital or rehabilitation settings will find it helpful.

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-1146998236613827842011-09-09T07:27:00.000-07:002011-09-09T07:27:26.172-07:00

Russell's world: A story for kids about autism is a wonderful book for kids to learn what having an autism spectrum disorder can look like. Kids on the spectrum can vary widely in their own abilities, but Russell is on the severe end of the spectrum. With love and patience that really shine through, Russell's father, the author of the book, paints a picture of Russell and his family. It's a

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-66311716751256415462011-09-08T07:09:00.000-07:002011-09-09T07:28:03.037-07:00

Looking for a research-based guide on social skills training in schools or clinical settings? The book Social skills training for children with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism has a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing just such a training. Common social difficulties are confronted with case examples, the impact of these difficulties on peer relationships, school

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Looking for a text to help your child with autism learn about Christianity and faith? Check out The child with autism learns about faith: 15 ready-to-use scripture lessons, from the Garden of Eden to the parting of the Red Sea. Author Kathy Labosh has put together practical tips for congregations to help include children in the faith community. This book has:Step-by-step lesson plansScripted

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Describing the unique challenges of women and girls with autism and Asperger's syndrome is Dr. Tony Attwood's focus in his new offering, Asperger's, autism & girls. Practical solutions for school systems, social challenges for the girls on the spectrum themselves, as well as other issues such as puberty, transitions, and careers are all covered in Dr. Attwood's hour and a half presentation. Check

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The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has released its latest edition of the IRCA Reporter, its electronic newsletter that its delivered via listserv. To sign up and receive the IRCA Reporter, enter your email address on the following page: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3314 This latest edition of the newsletter focuses on upcoming workshops presented by IRCA and also offers the

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Teaching adolescents with autism: Practical strategies for the inclusive classroom, written by an award-winning educator, offers insight into handling behaviors in older kids on the spectrum, implementing interventions in the classroom, and even differentiating instruction. Practical strategies and research-based practices for educating students with autism in inclusive settings makes the book

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Carol Kranowitz offers a full 3 hour presentation is the video Sensory issues in learning & behavior. Learn more about research in sensory processing disorders, techniques to use with different sensory issues, and possible co-existing problems (e.g., visual, auditory, eating, sleeping, and emotional difficulties). Check out this title by emailing us at cedir@indiana.edu, or use worldcat.org to

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-21858677273776367302011-08-22T06:07:00.000-07:002011-08-22T06:12:59.712-07:00

Today on Mobile App Monday, we'll take a look at an app that helps children on the spectrum with identification of items by way of their "class." According to the app's description, "many children with emerging language skills do not think of things as having parts, attributes or fitting into categories but these are necessary for developing appropriate, functional conversation skills. Once a

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-51090656926751984112011-08-11T11:24:00.000-07:002011-08-11T11:26:15.954-07:00

Autism: Coming of Age – Airs on WTIU on 8/14 and 8/19 This documentary which was produced by public television station WGBY (Springfield, MA) and sponsored by MassMutual to help raise awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families. The program airs on Sunday, August 14 at 2pm and Friday, August 19 at 1pm on WTIU 30.1. Additional Information: A YouTube

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Reviewed by our own Dr. Cathy Pratt, the book The IEP from A to A: How to create meaningful and measurable goals and objectives is great for use with all kids with disabilities, but especially with children with ASD. The book is written in a clear, understandable manner that both teachers and parents, even those new to IEPs, can appreciate. Some of the areas covered in depth are:Knowledge of ASD

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-89917227912876307402011-08-02T05:34:00.000-07:002011-08-02T08:54:51.366-07:00

Know a family who lives with severe autism? Check out One of us: A family's life with autism. This is a dad's story about life with a child with severe autism and learning disabilities. The book follows the family's progress from uncertainty to denial to acceptance.Temple Grandin calls the book, "A brave dad's honest diary of raising a son with severe autism who has difficulty learning basic

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Looking for an Augmentative and Alternative Communication app? MyVoice may be what you're seeking. Easy to set up and use, MyVoice is similar in concept to the picture exchange communication system. A portion of the sale of each app goes toward charities that help people with communication disabilities.Want to know more? Check out: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discover-myvoice-for-ios/

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Wondering if your child should go to college? Nationwide, people with disabilities are finding more and more opportunities to fulfill their dreams of attending college courses with their peers. In Indiana, choices are limited, but through the efforts of the Indiana Postsecondary Education Coalition, the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-62902804238588980062011-07-20T10:26:00.000-07:002011-07-20T11:36:08.526-07:00

Dancing with Max: A mother and son who broke free is one family's story of the journey of discovery, with its losses and triumphs, on the road to understanding autism spectrum disorders. Written with love and truth, this mother shares her heartbreaking realities and her son's spiritual insights. Prepare to laugh and to cry.Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu, or use Evergreen. Not

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-20214354668672185262011-07-19T05:41:00.000-07:002011-07-19T06:03:40.587-07:00

Summer time often means vacation time--sun, sand, and surf! But for many families, especially those who have children with disabilities, vacations or just travelling in general can be more stressful than NOT taking them!The Washington Post recently blogged about the subject of traveling with a child who has special needs. They offered tips for successfully vacationing with fewer meltdowns and

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-64877601613230622802011-07-18T05:28:00.000-07:002011-07-18T07:23:37.817-07:00

The iPad has revolutionized the augmentative communication world and the way Speech Language Pathologists deliver articulation and language therapy to students and individuals. Despite easy access, we need to know the range of applications, how to judge and apply the technologies that are available, how to integrate the application and make them work in the world of learning.The Institute’s

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According to a story in the New York Times Opinionator last week, inclusion in the work place will become more important than ever as the growing population of people on the spectrum graduate and leave school. Finding employment where they are valued and feel comfortable can be a struggle, but one Danish company, Specialisterne, may have an answer. "Specialisterne trains people with autism to

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-26787490870905932712011-07-11T05:20:00.000-07:002011-07-11T05:44:27.782-07:00

Need some help prompting a child on the spectrum to transition to the next activity? Looking for a "greener" alternative to using pictures on paper? iPrompts is just that and more. This app offers the following options:Create-your-own picture schedulesVisual countdown timerChoice promptsImage libraryFor more information on iPrompts for iPhone and iPod touch, go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-22704052973887176252011-07-05T08:32:00.000-07:002011-07-05T08:35:53.862-07:00

In May, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act, a bill to reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006. During the second week of July, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is to hold an executive session. The session will occur July 13, 2011 at 10 a.m. EST.Want to track the status of this bill? Go to: http://www.govtrack.us/

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-20620852648900904012011-06-29T07:08:00.000-07:002011-06-29T07:25:10.950-07:00

Looking for help with K–12 students who struggle with aggressive behaviors, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism? Check out Cognitive-behavioral interventions for emotional and behavioral disorders. The fundamentals of cognitive-behavioral intervention and programs are discussed, showing powerful ways to reach children and adolescents who are at-risk.To check out this title, send us an email at

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The iAssist Communicator was designed for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. This app is specifically focused on the needs of young learners, individuals on the autism spectrum and others who are cognitively delayed, using photos rather than drawings, larger images and functional language. Designed by a parent, every effort was made to create a program that is easy to

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-2653780494774584282011-06-20T05:35:00.000-07:002011-06-20T05:42:28.209-07:00

Grace App is a non-speaking, simple picture exchange system developed for people with Autism. This app is the winner of the 2010 Irish Web Awards and United Nations World Summit Award Mobile. Users can select pictures to form a sentence which they can share by tilting the iPhone or iPod touch to create a full screen view, and pointing at each card to hear the listener read each word.To learn more

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-89169579941054948242011-06-15T05:06:00.000-07:002011-06-15T05:34:58.864-07:00

Got a child with Asperger's who needs help learning social skills? The book, Socially ADDept: Teaching social skills to children with ADHD, LD, and Asperger's, may be just the ticket. Learn how to teach the hidden rules of social behavior in bite-sized chunks. This book is broken out into sections to make teaching units easy to manage. Teach your kids how to:Understand friendshipsBecome good

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-19875876721509279342011-06-13T06:43:00.001-07:002011-06-13T07:29:48.514-07:00

Using 120 colorful images, this app helps children develop healthy habits, including those children who actually first need to identify those habits as skills. The verbal praise built into the app helps reward and reinforce appropriate responses.Learn more about this app at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id363485741?mt=8#

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-15545492604097350492011-06-09T05:48:00.000-07:002011-06-09T06:01:20.479-07:00

Looking for ideas on working with older kids? Written for clinicians and educators, Growing up with autism: Working with school-age children and adolescents uses case studies and assessment forms to help with supporting positive behavior, communication, and social skillsmanaging issues related to mental and physical health and sexualityhelping families access services and navigate the legal

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-31558325885812890702011-06-08T05:07:00.000-07:002011-06-08T06:01:25.201-07:00

Is Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism your diagnosis? Want to learn how to tap your personal strengths? Pick up Living well on the spectrum. By understanding the specific ways your brain works differently, you can enhance your well-being in the "neuro-typical" world. Through stories, questionnaires, worksheets, and concrete examples, this book will help you find your own strengths and

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-77605367774825190242011-06-07T05:31:00.000-07:002011-06-07T06:00:26.467-07:00

Visual support for children with autism spectrum disorders has practical ideas and teaching methods for offering visual supports to students with autism spectrum disorders and other visual learners. Colorful illustrations and step-by-step directions help make it easy for professionals to structure teaching environments. The book also offers examples of activities for students.Want to check it out

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-27653578109944546892011-05-27T05:59:00.000-07:002011-05-27T06:00:31.241-07:00

In observance of Memorial Day, CeDIR will be closed on Monday, May 30th. We will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31st. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-59262998162250395282011-05-25T09:06:00.000-07:002011-05-25T10:09:19.762-07:00

Are you crafty? Want to help a young girl in Louisville, KY raise money for an autism research and treatment center? Michala Riggle is a teenager who has a brother with autism. She has already raised thousands of dollars to support autism research and treatment and wants to do more. Read all about Michala, her brother, and her nonprofit organization at: http://www.beadingtobeatautism.org/

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-41707047289895350292011-05-24T04:43:00.000-07:002011-05-24T04:45:42.142-07:00

The City of Bloomington and Monroe County are promoting the voluntary registration of information from people with disabilities for use by first responders. The initiative coincides with May 23 through 29 being designated "Special Needs Registry Sign-Up Week." The "Special Needs Registry for First Responders" provides first responders immediate access to disability-specific information for use in

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Looking for a mobile app timer for a child with autism? Try Autism Timer. It clearly shows how much time has elapsed in bright colors, and three different times can be set at once. When time is up, it will beep/vibrate and the black and white checkered flag is shown.Learn more about it at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=409539780&mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D6#

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-57325505369307371962011-05-20T08:11:00.000-07:002011-05-20T10:40:46.390-07:00

Language and academic skills are important for all children to learn. But for children with learning difficulties, these skills are sometimes too complex. The book, Nurturing narratives: Story-based language intervention for children with language impairments that are complicated by other developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders was developed as a story-based language

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Got a child with autism who is struggling to learn? One teacher aide decided to try using technology with a third-grader who has severe autism. His results were terrific! The child learned in two months what he hadn't been able to learn in two years.Read the entire article at: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/05/individualized-technology-plan-helps.html

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Looking to purchase a book on autism spectrum disorders? Here are a few bookstores that may have just what you're looking for.AAPC Publishing at http://www.aapcpublishing.net/Amazon at http://www.amazon.comAutism Parents Bookstore at http://autismparentsbookstore.com/Autism Shop at http://www.autismshop.com/Future Horizons at http://store.fhautism.com/Spectrum Training Systems at http://

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-3304943477109064492011-05-16T06:25:00.000-07:002011-05-16T07:33:09.161-07:00

An article on Philly.com notes that colleges and universities are seeing more students with Asperger syndrome than ever before. The article states that students with ASD are part of a new "wave of diversity to reach college campuses" as the first children diagnosed with Asperger's are now reaching college age.To read the entire article, go to: http://www.philly.com/philly/health_and_science/

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-73322471806765509452011-05-10T08:34:00.000-07:002011-05-10T09:19:33.586-07:00

According to the Autism Support Network, a study recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveals that rates of autism in South Korea are on the rise. The researchers, made up of a team of international investigators from the U.S., South Korea, and Canada, are estimating the prevalence of autism to be 2.64% in children between 7 and 12 years old, or approximately 1 in 38

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-35735349948389679802011-05-09T06:38:00.000-07:002011-05-09T06:59:05.608-07:00

Looking for some suggestions on avoiding overload when taking your child with autism on an outing or even when you're just staying at home? Authors Kathy Labosh and LaNita Miller have put together more than 600 of them in the book, The Child with Autism at Home and in the Community. After first taking on home life, the authors tackle community outings, proving tip after tip of experience-laden

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-21711390107597771412011-05-06T11:04:00.000-07:002011-05-06T11:18:49.610-07:00

For grade levels 1-5, the book Autism & reading comprehension: Ready-to-use lessons for teachers can help make a difference for teachers who have children on the spectrum in their classroom. Ninety hours of animal-themed, whole group instruction is included in this book along with two student worksheets for each of nine animals. Sentence-building exercises, an appendix with complementary

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-50915931969363126912011-05-04T09:48:00.000-07:002011-05-04T10:00:45.140-07:00

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism today revealed its Parent Group Meetings schedule for May through November 2011. Indiana Resource Center for Autism staff will present information on various topics to parent support groups across Indiana, from behavioral strategies to puberty to employment. For a look at the complete list with dates, times, and places, go to: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/

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Preliminary findings from a new study by the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) show that people on the autism spectrum often "wander," "bolt," or "elope" from safe places. The Autism Research Institute, the Autism Science Foundation, Autism Speaks, and the Global Autism Collaboration partnered with IAN to create a national survey on elopement in ASD in response to the need for more information on

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-74234848724500257152011-05-02T06:28:00.000-07:002011-05-02T06:34:52.977-07:00

IRCA Summer InstituteJune 6-10th, 2011at theIndiana Institute on Disability and Community2853 East 10th Street in BloomingtonParticipants in this year's Summer Institute will learn tools to evaluate classrooms, validate outcomes of programming and learn how to implement evidence-based practices.The cost of the Summer Institute is $400. That will include morning pastries and coffee, instructional

CeDIRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623369581687229708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058565758150320693.post-77147963495328704002011-04-28T05:25:00.000-07:002011-04-28T05:45:38.860-07:00

Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism has just published a new article called, Academic Supports for College Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview. Written by their Social Work Specialist, Marci Wheeler, the article discusses several topics of concern when supporting students on the spectrum in college, such as:Communication skillsSocial skillsSensory differencesMotor

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The first year: Autism spectrum disorders: An essential guide for the newly diagnosed child is written by Nancy Wiseman, a parent who is also an expert in the field. Wiseman takes the reader through the first year of a autism diagnosis with daily, weekly, and monthly milestones, including:Taking the top 10 most essential actionsAssembling a team of specialistsAccessing early intervention

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To help celebrate Autism awareness month, the folks at Autism Epicenter have joined forces with several app developers to bring you a generous promotion! During this giveaway Autism Epicenter will be distributing 4 packs of 4 apps. Two of these packs are geared toward the iPod Touch and two of them for the iPad:iPod Touch pack #1First Then Visual ScheduleVoice4UMy Choice BoardSpeech with Milo:

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Feel like you need to get schooled on the ins and outs of autism? Want to take courses to find out more about the spectrum of this disorder? Check out Autism College where interactive video webinars will be your classroom. They have classes for professionals who need continuing education credits and classes for parents. Visiting professors such as Temple Grandin and IRCA's own Dr. Cathy Pratt

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The folks at HANDS in Autism (Helping Answer Needs by Developing Specialists in Autism) are hosting a special week-long online webinar next week. The webinar will offer various presentations throughout the week, some of which will be presented by staff at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. Register for one or all of the presentations to receive a link to that particular classroom,

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Looking for support for a family with a child with autism? Services and resources can be difficult to find. The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has a webpage devoted to this topic. From support groups around the state to respite services to how and where to obtain a diagnosis or assessment, this page will point you in the right direction.Get started at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?

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Autism: Coming of Age is a public television documentary about families facing the future as their children with autism become adults. This film focuses on the day-to-day struggles and issues families face not only while raising their children with autism but also continuing to care for them once they become adults. MassMutual Financial Group sponsored this documentary which was produced by

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Whitewater Valley RailroadGot a kid with a fascination for trains? Would s/he like to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine pulling the train? The Whitewater Valley Railroad in Connersville, Indiana, is announcing that Thomas the Tank Engine will be on hand to do his very best June 17-19 and 24-26, 2011. Visitors will get to: Take a 25 minute ride with a full size Thomas the Tank Engine™

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Want to know more about all those apps everyone keeps talking about? Want to know how to evaluate apps for your child with autism? Shannon Des Roches Rosa is a mother, writer, and advocate for autism and special needs. She is also a former software producer for Electronic Arts and The Learning Company. Last year, she wrote a guest post on Moms with Apps' blog suggesting tips on evaluating apps.To

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