The comprehensive autism planning system (CAPS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities

This expanded second edition of CAPS adds important new material on technical assistance/consultation, as well as up-to-date considerations of current mandates and trends that support CAPS use, including a major focus on evidence-based practices for ASD.

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 - Visual Schedule Planner

Completely customize a visual schedule with Visual Schedule Planner, an iPad app that is designed to give an individual an audio/visual representation of the events in their day. Visual Schedule Planner can be used at home, school, work or in the community. The app is designed for individuals who may benefit from visual support to ease transitions, anxiety, or who simply need a way to visually represent their day.

FEATURES INCLUDE:
-Ability to view events daily, weekly or via a monthly calendar.
-Custom images
-Custom sound
-Activity schedules
-Video Modeling
-Timer
-Checklist
-Reminders
-Notes

Interested? Please visit their iTunes Preview page at: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/visual-schedule-planner/id488646282?mt=8

Vacation time!

Summer time often means vacation time--sun, sand, and surf! But for many families, especially those who have children with disabilities, vacations or just travelling in general can be more stressful than NOT taking them!

The Washington Post recently blogged about the subject of traveling with a child who has special needs. They offered tips for successfully vacationing with fewer meltdowns and more fun. To read the entire post, go to:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-parenting/post/traveling-with-a-special-needs-child/2011/07/04/gIQAgbLUEI_blog.html

Ziggurat and CAPS explained

Interested in the Ziggurat and the CAPS model of creating plans in schools for children on the spectrum? The staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have put together an article explaining the two models. Each of these tools can help provide comprehensive and consistent plans for your students.

Read the entire article at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3358