For Parents: Preparing for the School Year

Summer is winding down. School is about to start and, for some in this state, it already has! To help parents get ready for the new school year, the folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism has put together an article of tips on advocating for their son or daughter.

Read the article by visiting:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/for-parents-preparing-for-the-school-year

The loving push: How parents and professionals can help spectrum kids become successful adults

The loving push offers "eight life stories told by people on the autism spectrum, including chapters on subjects such as how to get kids off their computers, how to build on their strengths and get back to caring about their lives, and how to find a path to a successful, meaningful life." -publisher

Written by author, autism advocate, and animal science professor Dr. Temple Grandin and psychologist and autism specialist Dr. Debra Moore.

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

The complete IEP guide: How to advocate for your special ed child

This edition of The complete IEP guide is completely updated to reflect the latest -- and major -- changes to federal regulations concerning your special education student, including details about your child's eligibility for special education services. Whether you're new to the IEP process or entering it once again, this user-friendly, plain English guide is your outline for an effective educational experience for your child. You'll get all the forms, sample letters, and resources that you could possibly need at any stage of the IEP process. -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.

Autism Advocates of Indiana

Love baseball? Touched by someone with autism? Then come support the Autism Advocates of Indiana by attending the Answers for Autism Day with the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday, June 6, 2010. Game time is 2:00 p.m. and the opponent is the Columbus Clippers. Five dollars of every ticket sold goes to the Autism Advocates of Indiana. Reserve seats are $11.25. Also, the first 2,500 fans receive an Indians baseball cap. Order tickets online.