The puberty video for boys with asperger syndrome

The Puberty Video for Boys with Asperger Syndrome (and Autism Spectrum Disorder - Level 1) is narrated by a young man with Asperger Syndrome and a neurotypical female co-host and features anatomical drawings and animation. It describes how male and female bodies change during puberty and how to deal with these changes (and urges) in appropriate ways that avoid social, ethical, and legal pitfalls. Information about intercourse, periods, pregnancy, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, and more are also included.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

Mobile App Monday - Termotic

Looking for a fun app that helps teach basic emotions? Termotic not only does that but it also teaches users about the intensity levels that can accompany them. The app also lets users create a personal diary about their own emotions easily and intuitively.

Want to learn more? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/termotic/id832651985?mt=8

Respite providers listing

Respite services provide families with temporary relief from the sometimes 24 hour a day job of supervising and supporting a person with a disability. Respite is an option for any child, adolescent, or adult with disabilities. Respite services can provide relief and can help all family members feel energized, including the person with a disability who spends time with trained personnel.

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has put together a listing of respite providers. To see the entire list, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=553

Mobile App Monday - Functional Planning System

Know someone who needs visual cues to help stay on track? Functional Planning System can help. Utilizing the power of video modeling, the Functional Planning System can be used to plan out a user’s entire day. Alarms can be set and even made to be recurring for daily tasks.

Want more information? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/functional-planning-system/id483580902?mt=8

A Conversation with Eustacia Cutler

Join Dr. Cathy Pratt, Director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, as she talks with Eustacia Cutler, Temple Grandin’s mother, on issues related to building educational infrastructures for students on the Autism Spectrum. This free webinar will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern or 10:00 a.m. Pacific time.

Conversations with Eustacia Cutler focus on discussions with selected autism experts around a variety of topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The webinar is 45 minutes in length with 15 minutes dedicated for questions. To register, please visit:
https://tgec.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/event.pl

Mobile App Monday - storysmart1: Trudy Goes to the Beach - Social Language Skills

Just in time for summer comes an app to help children with sensory issues adjust to the different sights, sounds, and smells at the beach.

"Trudy is taking a beach trip with her family. Can she make expected choices when her sensory system is overloaded and she’s on a different schedule? What if things don’t go her way? She needs your help to make smart and safe choices!"

To learn more about this app, please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/storysmart1-trudy-goes-to/id621385025?mt=8

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Save the Date -- ADOS 2  Workshop
Presented by:  Pamela DiLavore, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Chapel Hill TEACCH Center
Date:  September 9 & 10, 2014 -- A Two Day Workshop
Location:  Indianapolis area
Details released soon at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=32

TEACCH 5-Day Classroom Training Program
Presented by:  Catherine Davies, IRCA and registered TEACCH Certified Advanced Consultant and Lee Marcus, Ph.D., TEACCH program at University of North Carolina.
Dates:  June 16-20, 2014
Location:  Ellettsville, IN (near Bloomington, IN)
Registration and additional  information at: http://bit.ly/1hewjBf

Webinar:  Shared Concern and Shared Expertise: Building Education Infrastructure for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Speakers:  Eustacia Cutler and Cathy Pratt Ph.D., BCBA-D
Friday, May 16, 2014 - 1:00 Eastern
Register at:  https://tgec.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/event.pl


Also
45th Annual Autism Society National Conference
Dates:  July 23-26, 2014
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Register and more information at:  http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/conference/