Event Location Change

The location for the Executive Function workshop set for next week has been changed. The event, presented by Brenda Smith Myles and sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism in Collaboration with the MSD of Lawrence Township, has been moved to the Fall Creek Valley Middle School Auditorium. The address for this event is now:

9701 East 63rd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46236

For more information about the event, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/executive-function-workshop

Executive Function Workshop

Executive Function Workshop

Presented by 

Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.

April 11, 2016 - Indianapolis, IN

Sponsored by
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
In Collaboration with the MSD of Lawrence Township

The newly defined 21st Century Skills recognized the importance of executive function skills to life success. Deficits in executive functioning mean students struggle with planning, being organized, following multi-step directions, time management, combining information from several sources to problem solve, and their working memory, among other things. The multiple aspects of executive function challenges that impact home, school, community, and employment will be described with examples that relate to each of these environments. In addition, the speaker will describe evidence-based interventions and supports that can be implemented to help individuals on the spectrum develop and use the diverse skills known as executive function.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/executive-function-workshop

Executive Function Workshop

Executive Function Workshop

Presented by 

Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.

April 11, 2016 - Indianapolis, IN

Sponsored by

Indiana Resource Center for Autism

In Collaboration with the MSD of Lawrence Township

The newly defined 21st Century Skills recognized the importance of executive function skills to life success. Deficits in executive functioning mean students struggle with planning, being organized, following multi-step directions, time management, combining information from several sources to problem solve, and their working memory, among other things. The multiple aspects of executive function challenges that impact home, school, community, and employment will be described with examples that relate to each of these environments. In addition, the speaker will describe evidence-based interventions and supports that can be implemented to help individuals on the spectrum develop and use the diverse skills known as executive function.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/executive-function-workshop

Linking Theories to Practice

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has published an article discussing some of the theories that researchers have developed regarding autism spectrum disorders. Here is a snippet:

"The variation of cognitive impairments in individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents a challenge for developing unifying theories of the core weakness. Over the past twenty years, researchers in psychology have attempted to develop unifying theories of the central deficit present in individuals with ASD. While research into these areas is common, no one theory can truly explain all of the behaviors exhibited by any particular individual with ASD. However, teachers, parents, and individuals on the spectrum may find that viewing strengths and challenges through any one of these lenses provides some insight into appropriate interventions."

Want to read the entire article? Please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/linking-theories-to-practice

Solving executive function challenges: Simple ways to get kids with autism unstuck and on target

How can you help kids with autism be flexible, get organized, and work toward goals—not just in school but in everyday life? It's all about executive function. With Solving executive function challenges, you can teach critical skills to high-functioning children with autism (Grades K-8). Used on its own or in tandem with the popular Unstuck and On Target! classroom curriculum, this guide shows how to embed executive function instruction in dozens of everyday scenarios, from morning routines to getting homework done. -from the 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.