Social thinking and me

"Social Thinking and Me is the perfect tool to introduce and teach core Social Thinking Vocabulary and concepts to older elementary school and middle school-age kids (ages 9-14). This two-book set breaks larger and more complicated social concepts down into smaller chunks to make it easier for adults to teach and easier for kids to learn. Can be used by teachers in mainstream or inclusion classrooms, by therapists in individual or small group settings, and by parents as a teaching/learning tool to help kids with social learning." -publisher

Social thinking and me

"Social Thinking and Me is the perfect tool to introduce and teach core Social Thinking Vocabulary and concepts to older elementary school and middle school-age kids (ages 9-14). This two-book set breaks larger and more complicated social concepts down into smaller chunks to make it easier for adults to teach and easier for kids to learn... Can be used by teachers in mainstream or inclusion classrooms, by therapists in individual or small group settings, and by parents as a teaching/learning tool to help kids with social learning." -publisher

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

Autism spectrum disorder in mid and later life

"Bringing together international academics and professionals who are actively researching and working in the field, [Autism spectrum disorder in mid and later life] covers the issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in mid and later life.

Including a range of personal, academic and clinical perspectives, the book considers historical and contemporary perspectives on autism, including diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues. Attention is given to medical, care and psychological issues that arise as people with ASD age, such as declining cognitive function and speech and communication issues." -publisher

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

Teaching communication skills to students with severe disabilities

Teaching communication skills to students with severe disabilities is now in its third edition. In it, you will find "up-to-date information and practical guidance on the entire process of supporting communication for students of all ages, from assessing their communication skills to involving peers and adults in intervention. An important textbook and professional reference, this comprehensive volume will help educators, paraprofessionals, SLPs, and other school staff skillfully support every student's right to communicate." -publisher

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Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, 3rd edition

The GARS-3 assists teachers, parents, and clinicians in identifying autism in individuals and estimating its severity. Items on the GARS-3 are based on the 2013 diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder adopted by the APA and published in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders–Fifth Edition (DSM-5). The GARS-3 yields standard scores, percentile ranks, severity level, and probability of Autism.

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Autism Diagnosis in Indiana

Wondering how and where to get an autism diagnosis in Indiana? The folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism has made the process a little easier by offering a list of resources throughout the state of people and places qualified to offer that service.

To read the article with its resources, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=269

Special Education and the Law: A Guide for Practitioners

Authored by two past presidents of the Educational Law Association, Special Education and the Law: A Guide for Practitioners translates legalese into your language and allows you to focus on your core competency, providing excellent education for students with special needs. Updated to reflect significant court decisions and new developments. -book description

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

A complete ABA curriculum for individuals on the autism spectrum with a developmental age of 1-4 Years

A complete ABA curriculum for individuals on the autism spectrum with a developmental age of 1-4 years is a comprehensive, evidence-based ABA curriculum that contains everything needed to teach foundational level skills such as appropriate sitting, attention, eye contact, motor skills, basic receptive and expressive language skills, play and basic skills of daily living. The book guides professionals step-by-step through using ABA task analyses to teach over 140 different foundational skills. Uniquely to this program, the task analyses can be individualized to meet the needs and interests of the child, and instructions are given on how to do this. -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.

I am special

"I am Special is a workbook developed by Peter Vermeulen and already used extensively with young people with autism spectrum disorder. The workbook is designed for a child to work through with an adult - parent, teacher or other professional. Unlike other books, its content and layout are devised especially for children who read, think and process information differently. I am Special is divided into two parts. The first is a theoretical introduction that explains how to inform children that they have autism or Asperger Syndrome and how to use the worksheets with groups or individuals. The second part consists of a series of worksheets which the child works through with an adult to create a unique and personal book about him or herself." -book description

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

Communication and autism

Got someone on the spectrum who is having difficulty with communication? Developing Communication for Autism Using Rapid Prompting Method: Guide for Effective Language is a step-by-step guide towards developing communication using RPM. As with most things, practice makes perfect and this book this will help teachers, students and parents encourage their children to do just that.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title.

Special Education in Contemporary Society

Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality by Richard Gargiulo is a clean-cut introductory textbook for educators-in-training. The volume details specialized vocabulary, law, and contemporary practices in special education, and overviews categories of disorders. "First Person" portraits and large color photographs add an element of personality to every chapter.

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The Color of Autism

The Color of Autism: Methods to Reach and Educate Children on the Autism Spectrum by Toni Flowers is an ideal tool for professionals in learning how to provide a better learning environment for students with autism spectrum. Within the pages of this book, Toni Flowers provides great tips on how to communicate effectively in "autism speak," design effective classrooms and learning environments, create schedules that make sense to students, use creative cuing to reinforce lessons, and much more.

Flowers uses examples of problems a teachers might come across in the classroom and then uses real-life cases studies and teaching techniques to guide the reader through how to solve these issues.


Indiana residents may check out this book at CeDIR. Others might want to use WorldCat to find it in a library nearby.