Free webinar on Monday

A free webinar will be offered on Monday, April 27th, focusing on autism and co-morbid mental health conditions in children. Cathy Pratt, Director of the Institute’s Indiana Resource Center for Autism will be one of the featured speakers. The discussion will address the challenges families face in accessing comprehensive services, as well as community and school based interventions.

There is no cost for this webinar but you must register. To do so, please visit:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1515679343730442241

Behavior solutions for the home and community: A handy reference guide for parents and caregivers

Need a quick solution for a challenging behavior? Look it up!

Behavior solutions for the home and community builds on the success of the first Behavior Solutions books by expanding the focus to the home and community. It’s a book for the caregiver that’s as comprehensive as the ones for educators.

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

Developing Leisure Time Skills for Persons with Autism

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: the first provides forms and charts to help adults assess the child’s sensory needs, select age-appropriate activities, and then determine level of interest in specific activities. The second section offers “Activity Cards" for going to the park, playing games, listening to music, and more.

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

The Child with Autism at Home and in the Community

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 wisdom. Advice is offered for going to restaurants, church, the doctor's office, the grocery store, family gatherings, and more!

Want to check it out? Send us an email at cedir@indiana.edu. Or try using worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Get Out, Explore, and Have Fun!

Getting out into the community is a "given" for many families. But for families whose lives are touched with autism, it can be very difficult to do. Worrying about a child's behavior or reaction to specific sights, sounds, smells, etc. can make a pleasurable outing much more work than fun. Get out, explore, and have fun!: How families of children with autism or asperger syndrome can get the most out of community activities can help.

Author Lisa Jo Rudy is a mom of a child with autism and knows the topic well. The book is a guide to what's out there, how to find it, and how to make it work for your family. The no-nonsense style and "you can do it" attitude will win families over and give them the hope to go out and try things on their own.

Indiana residents can contact us to check out this title. Others can try worldcat.org to find it in a library nearby.

Autism Advocates of Indiana Walk - 9/19/09

Mark Your Calendar! -- 9th Annual--Autism Advocates of Indiana

"Answers for Autism" Walk

Saturday, September 19, 2009; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Check website for updates: www.aaiwalk.org

Let's Go

Music therapist Elizabeth Balzano and her bouncy friend, Balloo, help children reduce their anxiety about issues while also helping with issues about transitional periods in their lives. Balzano uses music to teach children how to explore their emotions while singing, dancing and having fun. Let's Go! is a DVD, is about practicing visiting places like the doctor's office, birthday parties, the playground, and more.

Indiana residents may check out this fun, interactive video through CeDIR. Others might want to use worldcat.org to find it in a library nearby.