14 April 2014

Mobile App Monday - DialSafe Pro


Concerned about your child on the spectrum and his ability to use the phone? Teach your child proper phone usage and safety with an app that lets them actually practice it! DialSafe is designed to teach these critical skills in a kid friendly manner through the use of animated lessons, skill building games, practice sessions, and even a realistic phone simulator. DialSafe helps provide a comprehensive learning experience in a safe environment where the child can both explore and learn.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dialsafe-pro/id438306615?mt=8

11 April 2014

The parent's guide to the medical world of autism


Book description for The Parent's Guide to the Medical World of Autism
Dr. Aull clearly explains the world of diagnosis, treatments, and the overwhelming world of medications for parents facing a diagnosis for their child of autism. The much needed explanation of what is safe, and what to use when can be found here. Dr. Aull explain concepts about utilizing medication treatment, why medications might give an adverse outcome, and what might be done to improve the patient’s results.

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

09 April 2014

Autism spectrum disorder: The complete guide to understanding autism


Book description:
Comprehensive and authoritative, Autism Spectrum Disorder explains all aspects of the condition, and is written for parents, educators, caregivers, and others looking for accurate information and expert insight. Newly updated to reflect the latest research, treatment methods, and DSM-V criteria, this invaluable book covers:

• Getting an accurate diagnosis
• Treatments based on behavioral, psychological, and biomedical interventions
• Coping strategies for families and education needs and programs
• Living and working conditions for adults with ASD
• And more!

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

08 April 2014

Curricula for teaching children and young people with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties


Book description:
Educating Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is aimed at providing strategies for teachers, school counselors, and psychologists to help address the needs of children on the spectrum, as well as their families. Erin E. Barton and Beth Harn draw on current research and practices to discuss the possible causes of autism and to help prepare educators not only for teaching children in the classroom but also for providing families with the tools necessary to continue the educational process at home.

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

07 April 2014

Mobile App Monday - Autism iHelp Play


Autism iHelp is a vocabulary teaching aid developed by parents of a child with Autism and a speech-language pathologist. Autism iHelp was inspired by the need for specific language intervention tools for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder focusing on their unique strengths and difficulty with expressive vocabulary. -iTunes

Want to learn more about it? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autism-ihelp-play/id521485216?mt=8

03 April 2014

Growing Up Autistic: My Story

CNN Health posted an article online this week written by a young man with PDD-NOS. He is a successful 20-year-old college student living outside of Seattle who has already penned his own book, Six-Word Lessons on Growing Up Autistic: 100 Lessons to Understand How Autistic People See Life. Visit http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/02/health/iyw-growing-up-autistic/?sr=fb040214autismmystory7pstory to read the entire article.

02 April 2014

The science of making friends: Helping socially challenged teens and young adults


The Science of Making Friends offers parents a step-by-step guide to helping their children with autism, ADHD, bipolar make and keep friends. Help your child improve his or her conversational skills, expand social opportunities and more with this book’s concrete rules and steps of social etiquette.

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