Save the Date – I Hate to Write Workshop

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism will hold a one-day workshop on March 23, 2017, focusing on how writing affects both behavior and student achievement. This session will help educators look at the writing process through the eyes of a student with executive functioning differences such as autism, learning disability, ADD, ADHD, Behavior Disorder, etc. Using an interactive format, the presenters will explore the organization, sensory, motor, and language challenges students experience during the writing process.

Registration fee is $90.00 per person and can be made by credit card or purchase order only. To register and for more information, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/i-hate-to-write

I Hate to Write! workshop

I Hate to Write!  

Helping Reluctant Writers Increase Academic 

Achievement and Improve Behavior

March 23, 2017 - Indianapolis, IN

Writing affects both behavior and student achievement. Many of our reluctant writers have executive functioning differences that make the act of writing very difficult. Even simple writing tasks require skills in language, organization, sensory regulation, and motor control that are very problematic for these students. This workshop will help educators look at the writing process through the eyes of a student with executive functioning differences such as autism, learning disability, ADD, ADHD, Behavior Disorder, etc. 

For more information and to register, please visit:

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/i-hate-to-write

Mobile App Monday - Dexteria Jr.

Young children, especially between the ages of 2 and 6, need help with pre-writing skills. This app offers hand and finger exercises to begin building the fine motor control that is necessary for writing in school. It's great for both typically developing kids and those who have developmental delays. The sound effects can be adapted for use with kids with different sensory needs.

To learn more about this app, please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id624918435

Mobile App Monday - Read&Write for iPad

Read&Write for iPad is an easy to use alternative keyboard and Safari toolbar to help with everyday tasks like emailing, working on documents, browsing the web and using online forms. It’s great for students, English Language Learners and people of all ages with dyslexia – or anyone who needs a little help typing with their iPad.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id934749270

Expanding Expression Tool Workshop

Expanding Expression Tool Workshop

A Multi-Sensory Approach for Improved Written and Oral Expression

Presenter: Sara L. Smith, MS, CCC-SLP

November 17, 2015 in New Haven, IN

November 18, 2015 in Bloomington, IN
 
November 19, 2015 in New Albany, IN

November 20, 2015 in Carmel, IN

Sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism

In collaboration with East Allen County Schools, Monroe County Community School Corporation, New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation and Carmel Clay Schools.

This workshop will demonstrate a multi-sensory approach for oral and written expression for preschool through 12th grade that will facilitate improvement on vocabulary skills, the common core learning objectives, comprehension of curriculum material, report writing and expressive language.

Learn more about it by visiting:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/expanding-expression-tool-workshop

Mobile App Monday - A Novel Idea

A Novel Idea uses a simple interface to create your characters, locations, scenes, and novels and then link them together to create your story's plot. The Idea feature will quickly jot down your creative sparks and link them to your story elements. Arrange your scenes by dragging and dropping them into place. Add scene goals and objectives for each character. Plus more!

Want to learn more about this app? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-novel-idea/id421948244?mt=8

IRCA to host workshop on oral and written expression

In Indianapolis on October 9th, IRCA will host a workshop that will demonstrate a multi-sensory approach for oral and written expression for preschool through 12th grade that will facilitate improvement on vocabulary skills, the common core learning objectives, comprehension of curriculum material, report writing and expressive language.

To learn more and to register, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3702

Mobile App Monday - Pixie

Pixie is the award winning authoring tool students can use to share ideas, imagination, and understanding through a combination of text, original artwork, voice narration, and images. Students can use Pixie’s paint tools, text options, clip art, and voice recording to develop storybooks, curriculum projects, videos, and so much more.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pixie-by-tech4learning/id609012680?mt=8

Spring Writing Workshop for Teachers Announced

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism is announcing a spring workshop for teachers who are interested in helping students on the spectrum increase their writing skills. The overview of the workshop begins with: "Most students with autism hate to write. Even simple writing assignments require skills in language, organization, sensory, and visual motor areas. This session will help educators look at the writing process through the eyes of a student with autism."

Want to know more? Please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3662

I hate to write!: Tips for Helping Students with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders

"'I Hate to Write!" is a teacher's guide for helping kids on the spectrum and related disorders with the most problematic areas of writing. The book has "Take it and Use it" worksheets to help students learn writing skills in an easy format. The contents of the book are also aligned with the National Common Core Standards and are appropriate for K-12 and beyond.

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