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