Islands of Genius

In the book, Islands of genius: The bountiful mind of the autistic, acquired, and sudden savant, author Darold Treffert shares his vast knowledge of the mind and, specifically, the mind of the person who is a savant. The book is divided into 5 sections: The Mind of the Savant, The World of the Savant, Significant New Dimensions to Savant Syndrome, Training the Talent, and Our Journey Has Just Begun. The book also includes some of the amazing artwork done by people who are savants.

If you'd like to check it out, contact us! Or check worldcat.org to find it in nearby libraries.

Neurodiversity: Discovering the extraordinary gifts of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other brain differences

In Neurodiversity: Discovering the extraordinary gifts of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other brain differences, author Thomas Armstrong argues that the human brain can be wired many different ways. He believes that we should not think of conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc. as "disorders" but to recognize that people who have these conditions may also have gifts or strengths in certain areas.

Armstrong offers tips for teachers who have students with one or more of seven different disorders (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, intellectual disabilities, and schizophrenia). He emphasizes that a better understanding of neurodiversity will help generate more respect for people with these conditions and, with more respect, a more fullfilling life.

Email us if you're interested in checking out this book. Outside of Indiana, check worldcat.org to find the book in a library near you.

Early intervention games

In Early intervention games: Fun, joyful ways to develop social and motor skills in children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders, author Barbara Sher brings together a collection of simple, no- or low-cost games to play with children with processing disorders. With each game, Sher spells out what is being learned while playing and suggests modifications that can quickly be made if necessary. Broken out into chapters including gross motor, fine motor, and water games, this book will help parents and teachers alike find fun and interactive games to play with the children in their care.

Interested? Email us, or check worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Social skills for teenagers

This book provides support for those working with teens on the autism spectrum. From screening to goals to activities to measuring progress, Social Skills for Teenagers with Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders even provides helpful case studies to ensure understanding about what the program means to the teenager as they go through the process. With teen-directed as well as parent-directed techniques this well-rounded book provides interest for a wide variety of readers.

Want to check it out? Contact us or check worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Autism spectrum disorders in infants and toddlers

In this age of placing importance on the early detection and intervention of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), comes a timely book, Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infants and Toddlers: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment. This book looks at the science of identifying and treating autism in infancy and the toddler years. It also looks at theoretical models and presents approaches to assessing children in the first two years of life. This book addresses ways to support families with an early ASD diagnosis, and provides a special chapter on popular, controversial treatments. A book for both practicing clinicians and those in training.

Interested? Contact us! Or check worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

The Asperger's Difference

The Asperger's Difference: A Film For and About Young People with Asperger Syndrome is a 30 minute DVD designed to help young people with Asperger syndrome understand both the positive and the challenging aspects of their diagnosis. The film is divided into chapters and includes a discussion guide that offers questions to help individualize the content of the film. It addresses the needs of people with a new diagnosis or an old one, people who would benefit from seeing others who face similar circumstances, and/or people who want to explore issues of self-advocacy and self-disclosure.

Interested? Contact us, or check worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

We're Moving!

CeDIR is going to be moving to our Administration building here at the Institute! If you come to visit us we will be located in the same building you stop at to get your parking permit. We will be closed June 11th-15th for the move. Please visit us in our new location starting June 16th.


We look forward to seeing you!

Self-Advocacy Curriculum

The Integrated Self-Advocacy (ISA) Curriculum by Valerie Paradiz is a curriculum designed for educators and service providers, families and people with Autism who are interested in supporting greater autonomy in decision-making, vocational planning, self-regulation and more from the person-centered planning perspective.

This curriculum is geared towards students in middle school through high school, as well as adults, however throughout the Teachers Manual, you will find icons that signify helpful hints for modifying the lessons for elementary school students, nonverbal and partially verbal students as well as other disability groups.

This curriculum is made up of a Teacher's Manual and a Student Workbook, and focuses on topics such as defining self-advocacy, learning how to articulate thoughts and feelings, background information about Autism, teaching students how to understand and interpret their surroundings as well as practical advice for becoming involved in their IEP and understanding how the ADA will affect their life.

Interested? Call us at 812-855-9396. Not a Hoosier? Find it at a Library near you.