Happy Holidays!

The library is closing today at 4:00. We'd like to wish everyone a very happy holiday!

See you back here at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6th.

A Gluten-Free Birthday for Me!

Some folks on the spectrum find eating a gluten-free diet beneficial to feeling their best. A Gluten-Free Birthday for Me! can help kids understand that eating gluten-free doesn't mean an end to the fun of a birthday party. With bright and charming illustrations and sweet text, this book is a celebration of being gluten-free.

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

Making it a success: Practical strategies and worksheets for teaching students with autism spectrum disorder

Providing easy to follow, proven strategies for common teaching challenges, Making it a Success is a user-friendly resource to help teachers and teaching assistants effectively integrate students with special needs in the classroom. Worksheets and creative ideas for activities and teacher notes are included in the book, presenting effective ways of helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their social and academic skills.

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 - Holiday Apps

Today on Mobile App Monday, we thought you might like to see a list of the Best Holiday Gift Apps For Children With Autism & Special Needs from the folks at Speech Therapy for Autism. From doodling to word games to book readers, you're sure to find something to like. And the fact that there are actually 11 apps on the list is just a bonus!

To view the list, please visit: http://proactivespeech.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/10-gift-worthy-apps-for-the-holidays/

Holiday Hours

On Thursday, December 19th, the library will be closed for staff functions. We will be open on Friday, December 20th and then closed again on Monday, December 23rd. We will re-open after the holidays on Monday, January 6th.

Happy Holidays!

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) 2014 Scholarships

The 2014 OAR Scholarship Program application is now open. The scholarship program exists  to support the post-secondary, undergraduate education of qualified individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis. Those who are pursuing full-time, post-secondary, undergraduate education or vocational-technical training may apply. To learn more about this program, please visit: http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp

We said, they said: 50 things parents and teachers of students with autism want each other to know

Looking for a book that gives educators and parents the necessary tools to build the relationships they need to help their children? We Said, They Said: 50 Things Parents and Teachers of Children with Autism Want Each Other to Know voices what parents and educators want to say to each other, but don’t.  It explains why they do what they do.  It helps fill the chasms of misunderstanding that breed assumptions like “They don’t care about my child,” and “They’re just in denial."

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

Art & Literary Magazine from the College Internship Program

From the College Internship Program (CIP), a post-secondary support program for young adults on the spectrum and those with learning differences, comes a magazine called Reframe. The magazine is full of art and literary works created by the students of the CIP, from stories to poems to art and photography, these students share with us a glimpse of the way they experience the world.

The Center for Disability Information and Referral has a limited quantity of this magazine. Send us an email at cedir@indiana.edu to request a copy. For the electronic version, please visit: http://cipworldwide.org/reframe/

To request multiple copies, please contact CIP directly: http://cipworldwide.org/contact/

Susan Boyle shares her asperger's diagnosis

According to an article in The Guardian, singer Susan Boyle has announced that she has Asperger Syndrome. Boyle rose to fame in 2009 when she appeared on the show Britain's Got Talent and now appears relieved with her diagnosis.

To read the entire article, please visit: http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/08/susan-boyle-autism

Snow Day!

Well, it's a winter wonderland here in Southern Indiana!  CeDIR will be closed today, but we will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9th.  Please email us at cedir@indiana.edu if we can be of service!

Bullying and ASD

Bullying and ASD: The Perfect Storm is a booklet with a DVD featuring teaching strategies with demonstrations of the tools needed to help children on the spectrum combat bullying. Parents and teachers both will find this title helpful in preventing bullying.

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

ASD and Me: Learning about High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

Looking for help explaining autism to your kids on the spectrum? ASD and Me can help. Written for kids diagnosed with Aspergers, PPD-NOS, or autism. Follow along as Eli, a seven year-old boy that has high functioning autism spectrum disorder, explains how he was diagnosed and how ASD affects the way he thinks and interprets the world around him.

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

New Course Offered by IRCA through IUPUI

Professional Development Workshop: 

Building Foundations and Using Evidence-Based Practices 

for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Spring 2014 Semester

 January 13-May 2, 2014

Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) in collaboration with Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI): School of Education is offering the 3 credit online course, ”Professional Development Workshop: Building Foundations and Using Evidence-Based Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders”, Spring 2014 Semester (January 13-May 2, 2014).

To learn more about this course, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3656