"Yes, And..." Summer Camp News

Summer is still a few months away, but spaces are already filling up for this year's Camp Yes, And... Teen registration for the Indianapolis classes is full, but you can still register to be put on the waiting list. There are still spaces for teens in Bloomington, and there are spaces for educators in both Bloomington and Indianapolis.

For more information, please visit:
https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8zVyvVnCpfVaVx3

Uniquely human: A different way of seeing autism

Uniquely human: A different way of seeing autism is a 272-page guide to using a different approach to understanding individuals on the autism spectrum. Written by a world-renowned leader in the autism field, this book seeks to discover what is behind an individual’s behaviors rather than trying to just “fix” the person.

The book is written in two parts; the first part looks at understanding autism while the second part highlights aspects of living with autism. An extensive introduction discusses Prizant’s background work with individuals on the spectrum and his approach to understanding them. Suggestions are offered throughout the book about focusing on an individual’s strengths and abilities and how to support and enhance the person rather than trying to change behaviors.

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

Parties, dorms and social norms: A crash course in safe living for young adults on the autism spectrum

Parties, dorms and social norms: A crash course in safe living for young adults on the autism spectrum is a 288-page guide on growing up for teens on the autism spectrum. Written by professionals in the autism field, this book is broken out into three parts. Part one covers the social aspects of adult life including realtionships and sex in addition to practicing safe surfing online. Part two focuses on health concerns in adulthood including drinking, drugs, and managing stress. Part three discusses aspects of independent living including roommates, household safety and finances.

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

Life, animated: A story of sidekicks, heroes, and autism

Life, animated: A story of sidekicks, heroes, and autism is a 384-page memoir of life with a child who for many years was nonverbal. Deeply entrenched in Disney movies, the author’s son could not communicate with the family. This story is about learning how to connect with him. As with most children, Owen was a happy spirited toddler until about two and a half years old. Something changed at that time, and he regressed.

The book works through Owen’s stages of development from the beginning when he was a typically-developing young child to the “growing backward” stage, the doctors and their tests, to Owen’s fascinations. Disney movies played prominently throughout his life and became the connection the family finally discovered that could reach Owen.

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

Autplay therapy for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum

Autplay therapy for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum: A behavioral play-based approach is a 236-page guide to using a play-based treatment approach with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities. Written by a licensed professional counselor who is also a certified autism specialist, this book offers a thorough understanding of autism spectrum disorders including practical treatment that includes parent training to continue treatment in the home.

The book begins with an overview of autism and developmental disabilities including statistics, early detection, and characteristics followed by a discussion of the foundations of AutPlay Therapy. The therapy is then laid out in detail covering target areas, treatment phases, and parent training. Research and case studies are included as well as specific interventions. Additional resources such as intake guides, parent guides, toys and materials list, and forms are available at the back of the book.

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

Soaring for Autism

Indianapolis International Airport

Saturday, November 5th

5:00pm to 7:30pm

In partnership with the Indianapolis Airport Authority, TSA-Indy, and Delta Airlines, the Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) will to offer a unique experience to individuals of all ages with autism. To help prepare individuals on the spectrum before a flight, a tour will be given to participants and their companion (parents, caregivers, friends, siblings) to experience the steps most people take when going to the airport.

For more information and to register for this event, please visit:
http://www.autismsocietyofindiana.org/soaring-for-autism/

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It's a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues. The image above is a poster created by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, US Department of Labor. To learn more about it and to order or download the poster, please visit:
https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/ndeam/

Did you know that CeDIR has a topic guide that covers the issue of employment for people with disabilities? There you will find books, videos and online resources to help you learn more about getting jobs, supporting employees, the state of employment for people with disabilities and policies influencing employment options for people with disabilities. Visit the guide at:
http://guides.libraries.indiana.edu/cedir_employment

Webinar on Suicide Screening and Prevention

Suicide Screening and Prevention in the Autism Community: 

New Developments, New Perspectives

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

11:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m

From the Association of University Centers on Disability comes a webinar that will look at the issue of suicide in the autism community, explore challenges in the mental health service system, review the background of suicide, and more.

There is no charge for this webinar, but registration is necessary. For more information on the webinar and to register, please visit:
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=7911

Autism Intervention Every Day!

Autism intervention every day! is 144 pages of interventions for very young children (birth to three) who may be exhibiting early signs of having an autism spectrum disorder. Written by an occupational therapist and a speech-language pathologist, both of whom are board certified behavior analysts, this book offers early intervention providers a host of interventions that can be done within everyday activities such as dressing and diapering, during meals and play time, and more. It is meant to teach providers how to coach parents in helping their children develop critical skills and manage their behavior.

The book starts with an overview of autism and the way in which young children are diagnosed along with a discussion of what might constitute a "red flag" as a potential characteristic of autism. Information on connecting families with services is covered along with specific teaching strategies and why they work for children on the spectrum. Critical skills along with research findings are presented along with suggestions for monitoring progress. The book also includes a Reinforcer Survey that is able to be photocopied but also is downloadable, depending on your preference.

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

Switched on: A memoir of brain change and emotional awakening

Switched On is a 320-page memoir of a man with Asperger's who was given the opportunity to transform his life by way of an experimental brain therapy. This book is an examination of how that therapy changed his brain, his relationships and his ability to empathize.

The author spent his first fifty years with Asperger's working with electronics at music events and then owning a small car repair business while working as a professional photographer. Despite his successes in life, when a scientist from Beth Israel Hospital spoke to him about a study that uses TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) to unlock emotional intelligence, Robison needed to know more. His story is sometimes serious, sometimes laugh-out-loud humorous, and intensely personal.

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

Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts

Get an inside look at autism in Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts. In this 62-minute DVD, art programs and therapies are explored for helping children on the spectrum to succeed. Music, dance, art, and animation are offered as ways for kids to connect with other people. Creative activities seem to help stimulate speech and language, encourage social interaction with others, and build self-esteem in children with limited skills in these areas. Eight portraits of individuals with autism are seen as this movie celebrates their talents and provides a platform for them to talk about their obstacles and their successes. Interviews with the children are offered along with experts in the field of autism such as Dr. Temple Grandin; Dr. Stephen Shore; Ed Asner, autism spokesman; Joanne Lara, founder, Autism Movement Therapy, and more.

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

Gear up for success

Gear up for success: A three-tiered planning model for supporting learners on the autism spectrum is a 152-page guide that offers evidence-based practices for teachers who have students on the autism spectrum in their classroom. Using the analogy of the gears on a bicycle to explain the three-tiered model, the authors, all professionals working in the field of autism, offer support for educators looking to adjust the intensity of interventions used based on their students' needs.

The aim of the book is to offer a conceptual framework to help education teams plan for interventions through general, class-wide supports, targeted small-group interventions, and specially designed one-on-one support. Detail is given on how to adjust the intensity level of interventions using the Gear Up model depending on the environmental conditions throughout the school day. Each bicycle representation is well-described and thoughtfully interwoven into the discussion.

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

Sensory issues and autism

Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have published a new article on the sensory issues that children with autism often face. It discusses relatively a new theory that suggests that autism actually originates as a defense mechanism to over- or under-stimulation to environmental factors such as light and sound.

To read the entire article, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/look-into-my-eyes

Mobile App Monday - ICE4Autism

ICE4Autism conveniently stores vital information about YOUR unique needs, sensitivities and behaviors directly on your iPhone or iPad. "First responders, ER doctors and nurses may lack a sufficient understanding of autism leading them to misinterpret your unique behaviors and needs. ICE4Autism provides them with immediate access to that very information so they can treat you properly while helping to reduce what is likely a heightened level of anxiety." -iTunes

To learn more about this app, please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/ice4autism/id969601780

Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana - Girl Scouts Achieve

Girl Scouts Achieve is a troop designed especially for girls on the autism spectrum in grades 1-6, or 7-12 years old. The troop can accommodate 15 girls. This troop focuses on the same leadership development elements as traditional troops, but also focuses more on inclusion and less on badge earning.

The group also works toward spreading autism awareness, diversity in social groups, and acceptance in the community by encouraging participants to visit local organizations, schools, education venues, and businesses.

Location:
GSSI Office, 223 NW Second St. Evansville, IN 47708

Dates:
August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14

Time:
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

With questions or to register your girl, contact support@girlscouts-gssi.org or 812-421-4970.

It's not a perfect world, but I'll take it: 50 life lessons for teens like me who are kind of (you know) autistic

It's not a perfect world, but I'll take it is a guide to life according to Jennifer Rose, a young adult on the autism spectrum. Rose is a college student working toward a degree in writing who decided to share her life lessons with other teens with autism who may be struggling like she does.

The 136-page book is organized into eight topics: Dreams and Reality; School; Friends and Family; Autism; Optimism; Stress and Setbacks; Coping; and Life Happens. In each, Rose offers her take on what worked or didn't work for her while growing up in the form of life lessons. Her sense of humor offers hope to kids who may be bullied or having to change schools several times as Rose did as a teenager. The stories that comprise the life lessons are short and are great examples of her ability to overcome, with help, the issues that she faced.

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

Strategies for a Successful Mealtime

Strategies for a successful mealtime offers parents, caregivers, and teachers help and hope for making mealtimes more successful for children on the autism spectrum with eating difficulties. Written by a speech/language pathologist with almost four decades of experience working with children with a variety of disabilities, this 132-page book details a program that can help children with a sensory-motor disorder overcome their aversions to the use of utensils and textures of foods.

The book covers typical feeding development from birth along with the oral movement components that make feeding possible and causes for concern at each stage of development. It then goes on to discuss how the senses are involved with feeding and introduces activities or play that can help desensitize children to the process of eating. A chapter on creating your child's treatment plan and one on sensory activities to do in the home or school precedes the conclusion chapter. Further resources, appendices, and a glossary of terms can be found at the end of the book.

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

Revolutionary grandparents: Generations healing autism with love and hope

Revolutionary grandparents: Generations healing autism with love and hope is 180 pages of advice and love from 22 grandmothers and grandfathers who have either moved in with their children or have dramatically altered their life in order to become more active members of their children and grandchildren's life.

The grandparents in these stories share a glimpse into their lives not only to record the progress of their grandchildren but also as a way to offer advice, hope and compassion to others who may be going through the same, oftentimes difficult, journey. Their unique voice offers a point of view that is a step removed from the sometimes overwhelming fear and uncertainty that often comes with being a parent whose child is diagnosed on the spectrum. Their words of awe and support as they watch their own children parent a child with autism is a comforting testament to the power of positivity.

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

Relationship Building and Sexual Awareness for Kids with Autism: S.T.A.R.S. 2

Relationship Building and Sexual Awareness for Kids with Autism: STARS 2 is a 188-page adapted version of Skills Training for Assertiveness, Relationship-Building, and Sexual Awareness that was first published in 2007. This guide is intended for parents, teachers of school age children (primary grades through high school) on the autism spectrum and other professionals who want to help build their children's self-esteem so that kids can make informed choices about relationships and sexuality. Early education and prevention is the goal of this guide.

Both this version and the original version that was intended for teens and adults offer the same approach by focusing on four specific topics: understanding relationships, social interaction, sexual awareness, and assertiveness. This book offers activities that have been coded to age appropriateness that are generally meant to be used with groups but can be adapted for individuals as well. It also highlights facts and "misbeliefs" regarding sexuality and kids with disabilities.

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

The loving push: How parents and professionals can help spectrum kids become successful adults

The loving push offers "eight life stories told by people on the autism spectrum, including chapters on subjects such as how to get kids off their computers, how to build on their strengths and get back to caring about their lives, and how to find a path to a successful, meaningful life." -publisher

Written by author, autism advocate, and animal science professor Dr. Temple Grandin and psychologist and autism specialist Dr. Debra Moore.

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