Get Out, Explore, and Have Fun!

Getting out into the community is a "given" for many families. But for families whose lives are touched with autism, it can be very difficult to do. Worrying about a child's behavior or reaction to specific sights, sounds, smells, etc. can make a pleasurable outing much more work than fun. Get out, explore, and have fun!: How families of children with autism or asperger syndrome can get the most out of community activities can help.

Author Lisa Jo Rudy is a mom of a child with autism and knows the topic well. The book is a guide to what's out there, how to find it, and how to make it work for your family. The no-nonsense style and "you can do it" attitude will win families over and give them the hope to go out and try things on their own.

Indiana residents can contact us to check out this title. Others can try worldcat.org to find it in a library nearby.

Workshop: When Actions Speak Louder Than Words

A new workshop by the authors of the book When actions speak louder than words: Understanding the challenging behaviors of young children and students with disabilities will be presented on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010, at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community in Bloomington, Indiana.

Join the authors in a day-long workshop where participants will learn to build an understanding of how different behaviors are communicative, to understand what their messages might be and how to begin to interpret those messages, and to provide positive approaches for supporting behavior.

For more information, contact Donna Beasley at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism. Call 812-855-6508.

Hope for the autism spectrum

As the title promises, the book Hope for the autism spectrum: A mother and son journey of insight and biomedical intervention delivers just that: Hope. If you're looking for help with your own journey into biomedical therapies, then look no further. Author Sally Kirk, a mother of a boy with autism, shows us the path she took toward biomedical therapies which significantly improved her son's behavior and changed their lives for the better.

Email us if you're interested in checking out this title. Or try worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

ABA in inclusive classrooms

Bringing ABA into your inclusive classroom: A guide to improving outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders is a wonderful resource for teachers in inclusive settings. Filled with practical advice and suggestions for using ABA, this book is a how-to guide for assessments and goal setting to data collection and analysis. Fifty sample teaching plans are also included demonstrating how to use ABA to support students across social, communication, behavioral, academic, and independent functioning domains. Use these sample plans to adapt to your students' needs.

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

A really big sale

Need more low-cost tools to help when working with a child on the spectrum?

The folks at Natural Learning Concepts are having a sale!

From books to games and more, visit

http://www.nlconcepts.com/autism-saleweek.htm

to see what's in stock.

Middle school: the stuff nobody tells you about

In her own words and from her own experiences, author Haley Moss has brought us an amazing book on the trials and tribulations of middle school life. Middle school: the stuff nobody tells you about : a teenage girl with high-functioning autism shares her experiences is a wonderful handbook for all kids entering middle school but especially for those kids on the spectrum. From hidden curriculum rules to social misunderstands, Haley shares it all. A section called "What I Did" follows the discussion of each topic and is brimming with helpful advice.

Contact us if you are interested in checking out this title. Or try worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

A quest for social skills

Got a middle school student with autism who struggles with pragmatic language and social skills? Try A Quest for Social Skills for Students with Autism or Asperger's: Read-to-us Lessons with Games, Role-Play Activities, and More! QUEST (Questioning, Understanding, and Exploring Social Skills and Pragmatic Language Together) is a social skills program developed by a school social worker and speech language pathologist that uses an intensive, proactive approach to teaching social skills, combining written instruction with games, activities, and student interaction. The book also includes a CD of printable worksheets, letters, forms, and more!

Contact us if you're interested in checking out this title. Or try worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Raising Temple Grandin - A Family Affair

Join Eustacia Cutler in

RAISING TEMPLE GRANDIN - A FAMILY AFFAIR

An online event

August 3, 2010 10:00 am PDT

SPECIAL REGISTRATION EXTENDED through July 16, 2010

ONE FEE PER SITE - NO LIMIT ON ATTENDEES AT YOUR SITE.
Sponsored by Washington State University and Autism Families Together

A Journey Through the Autism Spectrum

Looking for two days of interactive activities, real-world stories, and tools you can use with your students with autism? The folks at Spectrum Training Systems have put together a power-packed conference in St. Louis, MO, on August 26th and 27th featuring well-known authors Paula Kluth, Ph.D. and Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

Paula will focus on her “Top Ten Strategies List for Inclusive Classrooms” in which she addresses the need for sensory supports, visuals, active learning, “safe space," and materials that capitalize on student strengths. Temple will focus on issues that students, parents, and teachers face every day.

Early bird registration ends July 12th. To register and for more information, go to http://spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/st_louis.html

Dr. Tony Attwood in Canada

Autism Today is sponsoring two workshops in Canada presented by Dr. Tony Attwood. "How to Make Friends & Manage Feelings for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders - The Complete Guide to Aspergers Syndrome" will be held on July 12th in Edmonton, Alberta, and on July 14th in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Attwood will suggest ways for parents and professionals to handle challenging behaviors, prevent temper outbursts, and increase social skills for all children and students.

For more information about and to register for the Edmonton workshop, go to http://www.autismedmonton.com/

For more information about and to register for the Toronto workshop, go to http://www.autismtoronto.com/

Holiday Hours

In observance of the Independence Day holiday,
CeDIR will close at 3:00 pm today
and will re-open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, July 6th.

Have a safe and fun 4th of July!

Activity schedules for children with autism

Now in its second edition, Activity Schedules for Children With Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior by Lynn McClannahan and Patricia Krantz is a popular tool for parents and professionals teaching children with autism how to build skills in the areas of making choices, social interactions and engaging in meaningful activities. This second edition also emphasizes on the needs of adults with autism, including the use of current technology for today's world.

Email us if you're interested in checking it out. Otherwise, try worldcat.org to find this title in a library near you!