My friend with autism

Looking for a young children's book on autism awareness? My friend with autism has a new enhanced edition with an included CD of pages to color. From the perspective of a peer, this book addresses such issues as:

• Sensory Sensitivity
• Communication Differences
• Unique Ways of Playing
• Insistence on Routine
• And more!

Parent's notes can be found at the back of the book with explanations and facts to supplement the text.

Want to know more? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title. Or try worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Student Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Student Autism and Asperger Syndrome is a 24-minute DVD that shows characteristics and frequency of autism and Asperger’s; how autism affects students’ abilities to communicate and interact; communication strategies that work; diffusing potentially tense situations; and basic guidelines to help school staff and safety officers understand this “hidden” disability.

Email us to check out this title at cedir@indiana.edu.

Mobile App Monday -- TapSpeak

From the creators:

"TapSpeak Button modernizes the idea of a mechanical switch that records and plays messages. We have taken the idea and extended it to provide a portable, convenient, and stigma-free tool to use for basic teaching and communication tasks. TapSpeak Button is especially useful for teaching cause and effect relationships."

For more on TapSpeak Button, visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tapspeak-button/id359998293?mt=8

Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide

This unique guide explains what it takes to succeed in a workplace dominated by neurotypicals. The Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide covers everything from choosing the right career to deciding whether disclosure is the right option. It features realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations and effectively resolving problems.

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

Managing anxiety

Anxiety can often play a large role in the lives of people on the spectrum. Managing anxiety in people with autism: A treatment guide for parents, teachers, and mental health professionals addresses this problem with thoughtful and practical treatment approaches. With clear explanations and multiple examples, readers will learn about ways to reduce anxiety by first understanding what is causing it and then modifying the triggers. The book also explains how anxiety can affect the whole family and suggests different treatment options to reduce anxiety in everyone.

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

Mobile App Monday -- AutismTrack

Looking for an app to track behaviors, interventions, etc., for those on the spectrum? A powerful journaling tool, AutismTrack can be used by several professionals tracking one person. This app is server-based, and data can be recovered if your device is lost or not performing.

Want to learn more about this app? Visit http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autismtrack/id391660393?mt=8.

Raising a child with autism

Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the idea of raising a child on the spectrum? What I wish I'd known about raising a child with autism: A mom and a psychologist offer heartfelt guidance for the first five years may be able to help. With support on subjects such as picky eating, bedtime battles, toilet training, speech delays, discipline, and more, this book provides a wealth of "been there, done that" in an insightful and entertaining style.

Check out this title by emailing us at cedir@indiana.edu. Or try using worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Developing Leisure Time Skills

Looking for some advice on structuring playtime for kids with autism? Now in its second edition, Developing leisure time skill for persons with autism: Structured playtime activities with valuable support strategies for adults may be just what you need. Forms and charts at the beginning of the book help you assess each child's sensory needs so that you can provide meaningful activities to kids on the spectrum. The rest of the book offers "activity cards" with suggestions such as going to the park, playing games, listening to music, etc.

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 -- Proloquo2go

Proloquo2Go, from AssistiveWare, provides a full-featured communication system for people who have difficulty speaking. With the ability to move from adult male or female to boy or girl voices, Proloquo2Go has everyone covered. Not only is it useful for people with developmental disabilities, those with acquired disabilities or even hospital or rehabilitation settings will find it helpful.

Want more information on Proloquo2Go? Check out their website at: http://www.proloquo2go.com/

Russell's World

Russell's world: A story for kids about autism is a wonderful book for kids to learn what having an autism spectrum disorder can look like. Kids on the spectrum can vary widely in their own abilities, but Russell is on the severe end of the spectrum. With love and patience that really shine through, Russell's father, the author of the book, paints a picture of Russell and his family. It's a story of acceptance and nurturing that will win your heart, and the use of pictures along with illustrations will keep even the younger kids' interest. An extensive Note to Parents at the end also provides resources and support.

Check it out by sending us an email at cedir@indiana.edu. Or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Social Skills Training

Looking for a research-based guide on social skills training in schools or clinical settings? The book Social skills training for children with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism has a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing just such a training. Common social difficulties are confronted with case examples, the impact of these difficulties on peer relationships, school performance, and behavior. The book also includes many forms and worksheets that can be downloaded and printed.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu. Or try worldcat.org to find the book in a library near you.