Practical Mathematics for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Practical Mathematics for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Delays is a practical guide to help teach kids key mathematics concepts. Written for teachers and/or parents, this book includes worksheets and activities to help incorporate these math concepts into a child's daily living skills. Using a child's special interests can also help them learn and enjoy these concepts for a lifetime.

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

Mobile App Monday - Strip Designer

Strip Designer is an app that allows users to create impressive comic strips or, in the case of those on the spectrum, social stories. Using photos from your photo album or iPhone camera, users can select one of the included page templates and insert their own photos into the cells. The comic strips can be shared.

Want to know more about it? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/strip-designer/id314780738?mt=8

Enzymes for Autism

The CeDIR library now has three books by Karen DeFelice, educator, author, and mother of children with neurological and sensory dysfunctions. DeFelice and her family have worked to dramatically improve their conditions using enzyme therapy.

• Enzymes for Digestive Health and Nutritional Wealth: The Practical Guide for Digestive Enzymes
• Enzymes: Go With Your Gut: More Practical Guidelines For Digestive Enzymes
• Enzymes for Autism and Other Neurological Conditions

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

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Mobile App Monday - TalkRocket Go

TalkRocket Go was designed in collaboration with top research institutions to be easy to learn and use for all ages and abilities. Children are engaged by TalkRocket Go’s bright colors and simple shapes, while adults are proud to use an app that looks so polished and attractive. For those with dexterity challenges, TalkRocket Go comes equipped with special features for physical accessibility.

Want to learn more about this app? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/myvoice-communication-aid/id426135003?mt=8#

Supporting Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders Through Postsecondary Transition

As rates of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) continue to rise not only are more and more students in public schools affected by an ASD, but more and more will be exiting public schools in to the workforce or postsecondary education. Calculated projections predict there will be 747,124 adults over 22 years old with an ASD in 2030; numbers that reflect a 625% increase from 2010 (Rogers, 2011). There is evidence that high-functioning young adults with an ASD, in particular, may fall through the cracks of the education system when success after schooling is considered.

Want to read the entire article? Please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3629

The Asperkid's Launch Pad

Looking for help creating a safe and nurturing home environment for your Asperkid? Pick up The Asperkid's Launch Pad. This book, written by a mom of three young Asperkids who has Asperger's herself, is a beautifully photographed guide to preparing a home environment that supports the development of children with Asperger syndrome. Readers get taken, room by room, through a home to see how small changes in the physical surroundings can provide both comfort and learning opportunities for kids with Asperger's.

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