You're gonna love this kid!

Paula Kluth's wildly popular book on teaching students with autism in the inclusive classroom is now out in a 2nd edition! Along with the great information included in the first edition, teachers can now find even more reproducible worksheets, photos of adaptations in the classroom, study guides and more!

Are you interested in checking it out? Email us! Not an Indiana Resident? No worries, find it at a library near you!

Planning a visit to CeDIR?

Because our patrons are scattered throughout the state, it's a special treat when we get to meet you in person! If you are planning a trip to Bloomington and you would like to stop by CeDIR and browse the collection or check out materials here are some things to know:

• If you have a specific topic in mind, or you would like research help, give us a call ahead of time (800-825-4733) and we'll be sure to have materials and resources you might be interested in all set and ready for you to begin exploring!
• Once you get here, it may at first appear that there isn't any parking available to you...no worries! Just park in any "C" spot and stop by the Information Desk in Building "A" for a free pass.

Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00am-11:30am
12:30pm-4:00pm

If these times don't work for your schedule, let us know! We'd be happy to set up a time for you to come in and visit.

Have a great summer and we hope to see you soon!

Researching autism

At the International Meeting for Autism Research in Philadelphia last week, researchers from the University of California, San Diego reported on finding differences in brains of even very young children with autism. In a small study of 43 subjects, some as young as 14 months, children with autism were found to use different brain regions than their typically-developing peers. It is hoped that this research will one day be able to help clinicians accurately diagnose children with autism at a much younger age.

Read the Wall Street Journal's entire article at:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704113504575264623494086854.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsForth

Autism and Divorce.

It has been said that the divorce rate among parents of children with autism is approximately 80%, but a recent study conducted by the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore found this to be untrue. In fact, children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are only 1% less likely to have married biological or adopted parents than children who don't have an ASD.

For more information about the study visit:
http://www.kennedykrieger.org/kki_news.jsp?pid=8851

Haze

Summer is drawing near. Ready to read a book just for fun? Check out Haze by Kathy Hoopman. This fast-paced Young Adult fiction book is only 159 pages long and will get you started! Full of computer fraud, romance, lies, and Asperger syndrome, this story will keep teenagers of all types turning the pages.

Want to check it out? Email us.

Live outside of Indiana? Check worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum

Social and emotional learning is a big part of what it takes for children to succeed in school and in life. Strong Start is a curriculum to help develop social-emotional competence in students from preschool through high school. Divided into five different age-appropriate texts, these curricula are easy for non-mental health experts to use, evidence-based, brief enough to fit into any program, and effective for all children in any setting.

• Strong Start, Pre-K
• Strong Start, K-2
• Strong Kids, Grades 3-5
• Strong Kids, Grades 6-8
• Strong Teens, Grades 9-12
  
  
  

Interested in checking some out? Contact us.

Not an Indiana resident? Check Worldcat for options near you.

What it is to be me

What it is to be me! An asperger kid book by Angela Wine is a great resource for siblings or young elementary school children. Written using clear, simple language and colorful illustrations, this book will help young children understand what it's like to have asperger syndrome.

Interested in this book? Contact us!

Not an Indiana resident? No worries! Check worldcat.org to find this book in a library near you!

OASIS @ MAAP

Have you found OASIS yet? The Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) center has teamed up with MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome at http://aspergersyndrome.org/. This website is a resource for families, individuals, and professionals who work with people on the spectrum. Providing articles, educational resources, links to local, national and international support groups, sources of professional help and much more, the site is a great find. There is even a letter of welcome from Dr. Tony Attwood.

Check it out at http://aspergersyndrome.org/.

Autism Advocates of Indiana

Love baseball? Touched by someone with autism? Then come support the Autism Advocates of Indiana by attending the Answers for Autism Day with the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday, June 6, 2010. Game time is 2:00 p.m. and the opponent is the Columbus Clippers. Five dollars of every ticket sold goes to the Autism Advocates of Indiana. Reserve seats are $11.25. Also, the first 2,500 fans receive an Indians baseball cap. Order tickets online.

Asperger's specifically

What's the difference between asperger's syndrome and autism? According to an article on the Autism Society of America's website, it's "the severity of the symptoms and the absence of language delays." To read the article, go to http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=life_aspergers

Want even more information on Asperger's syndrome? Here are some sites to visit as a start:

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htm

Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/ds00551/dsection=symptoms

WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/mental-health-aspergers-syndrome

KidsHealth
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/asperger.html

Just be his mommy

In the book, Just be his mommy, author Julie Conner relives the events of her son's life from his birth, through his first diagnosis of PDD at three and a half years old, and on through his high school years. Conner shares her own and her son's struggles, hopes, challenges, and triumphs. She also includes notes from the professionals who worked with her son along the way. This is an uplifting success story that encourages all parents to trust their own instincts with their children with autism.

Are you an Indiana resident who is interested in this book? Email us!

Not an Indiana resident? Check worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

For kids

Need a website to help explain autism to kids? Want it in language that's easy for them to understand? Check out kidshealth.org. This site has lots of topics on health-related issues for kids, teens, and parents broken out into age-appropriate groups. The parent's site lists all of the articles for each topic with P, T, or K to indicate which article can be found in each age group.

The article on autism for kids talks about what it means to have Autism, how it's treated, and more. Additional topics related to autism can be found at the bottom of the screen. You can even sign up for a weekly newsletter.

Gifts of Asperger's

In The Myriad Gifts of Asperger's Syndrome, author John M. Ortiz, Ph.D. pulls together an uplifting collection of personal stories focusing on the achievements and talents of people with Asperger's. From a little boy who saved his classroom from death rays (fluorescent lighting) to the two-year-old girl who detected faulty circuitry in her home, the stories in this book are amazing, fascinating, and remarkable. This book serves as a reminder that people with Asperger's make contributions to the world in unique and sometimes wonderful ways.

Interested? Email us.

Not an Indiana resident? Check worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Autismshop.com

Need to purchase a book or game for a child with autism? How about jewelry or a special card with an autism awareness message? Then try Autismshop.com. They have everything from "time timers" to schedule boards to help children with autism learn about and get through their day.

Based in Minnesota, Autismshop.com offers free shipping on orders over $100 and accepts purchase orders. So if you are needing something for that someone special, check them out!

Are your eyes listening?

Are your eyes listening? is a collection of works by Sarah Stup that center on her life with autism. Part poetry and part writings, this book will captivate your senses and your imagination. Sarah shows us that we are all more alike than different.

Interested? Indiana resident? Email us.

Not an Indiana resident? Check worldcat.org to check for this book in a library near you.

Asperger syndrome and alcohol

Through both professional and personal experience, the authors of the book, Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol: Drinking to Cope?, share new research on the two topics and explore the possibility of a link between them. This book is geared toward individuals on the autism spectrum who may be coping with alcohol addiction, their families, and the professionals who work with them.

Interested in this book and an Indiana resident? Email us.

Not an Indiana resident? Check worldcat.org to see if your local library has a copy.

Vote for a Great Idea!

Every month, Pepsi awards grants through the Refresh Project for ideas that will have a positive impact– and you get to vote for the great ideas that mean the most to you.

In May, the Autism Society is eligible for a grant to expand our free nationwide support line (currently open 8 hours each weekday), to offer confidential, one-to-one contact with a livespecialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Autism Society already provides this line of support to many families and individuals, but with the help of this grant will be able to expand the contact center to make trained professionals available at any hour of the day or night, and provide more training and support to Autism Society chapters to improve their local outreach efforts.

Those interested may vote EVERY DAY for this project at: http://www.refresheverything.com/autismsource

Autism Society National Conference and Exposition

This conference will address a range of issues including early intervention, education, employment, behavior, communication, social skills, biomedical interventions, and others across the entire lifespan. Attendees will be able to learn how to advocate more effectively and obtain supports for individuals with ASD. The ultimate goal is to empower family members, individuals on the spectrum, and professionals to make informed decisions.

More information about the conference and to register, go to: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_conference

The G free diet: a gluten-free survival guide

The G free diet: a gluten-free survival guide is written by Elisabeth Hasselbeck, cohost of The View. For those who either want or need to live without gluten in their diets, Hasselbeck shares how she learned to eat gluten-free. She walks readers through the challenges of deciphering hidden cues in food labels, eating out, caring for children with celiac disease or ASDs, and more. This is not a cookbook but a true survival guide with terrific resources at the end.

Interested in this book? Indiana resident? Contact us!

Not an Indiana resident? Find this book at your local library through WorldCat.