Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana - Girl Scouts Achieve

Girl Scouts Achieve is a troop designed especially for girls on the autism spectrum in grades 1-6, or 7-12 years old. The troop can accommodate 15 girls. This troop focuses on the same leadership development elements as traditional troops, but also focuses more on inclusion and less on badge earning.

The group also works toward spreading autism awareness, diversity in social groups, and acceptance in the community by encouraging participants to visit local organizations, schools, education venues, and businesses.

Location:
GSSI Office, 223 NW Second St. Evansville, IN 47708

Dates:
August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14

Time:
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

With questions or to register your girl, contact support@girlscouts-gssi.org or 812-421-4970.

Growing up guide for girls: What girls on the autism spectrum need to know!

"The Growing Up Guide for Girls" is a one-stop guide for young girls on the autism spectrum explaining all they need to know about puberty and adolescence.

"The pre-teen and teenage years are a bumpy time when bodies change, emotions are high and peers are developing at different paces. Using simple, literal language and delightful colour illustrations, this book explains the facts about body changes such as growing hair in new places, periods, wearing a bra and keeping spots away! It gives cool tips on what makes a real friend, what it means to have a crush on somebody, and how to stay safe online." -publisher

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

Rogue: A Novel

Got a teenager with Asperger's who is trying to make new friends? Rogue might be just what she needs. Follow along as Kiara, who has Asperger’s syndrome, looks for ways to help her make friends. The Internet has been a friend for her but can't always answer her questions. After some trouble in school, Kiara gets kicked out and just wishes she could be more like Rogue, her X-Men hero. Find out how Kiara learns to be a friend and learns about her own special power.

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

Managing Puberty, Social Challenges, and (Almost) Everything

Managing puberty, social challenges, and (almost) everything is a DVD for girls nearing or going through puberty. It covers the physical, mental, social changes that girls going through puberty will often experience. The DVD also examines the topics of menstruation and conception through drawings of both the female and male reproductive systems.

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