Mobile App Monday - Dexteria Jr.

Young children, especially between the ages of 2 and 6, need help with pre-writing skills. This app offers hand and finger exercises to begin building the fine motor control that is necessary for writing in school. It's great for both typically developing kids and those who have developmental delays. The sound effects can be adapted for use with kids with different sensory needs.

To learn more about this app, please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id624918435

Local district leaders

 

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has published a listing of local district autism leaders, coaches, and mentors throughout the state. These individuals have been selected to play a role in leadership in their district with regard to students on the autism spectrum.

Find the list at:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/local-district-autism-leaders-mentors-coaches

Sexuality education for students with developmental disabilities

Sexuality education for students with developmental disabilities is a curriculum designed for self-advocates and staff to teach a sexuality education series together as a team. Written by sexuality educators with decades of experience teaching individuals with disabilities, the curriculum offers three components: the manual, the curriculum, and the pre/post test packet. The manual comprises the first 22 pages of the book and includes information on setting up a class and discusses challenges that may arise. The curriculum makes up the vast majority of the book covering different types of relationships, communication, decision-making, anatomy, children, and more. Activity suggestions and handouts are the hallmark of these lessons. A 22-question test found at the end of the book can be offered prior to the lessons to gear the class toward the information they lack. The same test is given after the class is over to ensure the class was successful.

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

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

Combination Locks and How to Open Them

Combination locks can be tricky, and with the new school year upon us, the folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism is offering some resources to help your student open them. The article has various resources in various formats so that you can find the best fit for your student.

To read the article, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/how-to-open-a-combination-lock-locker

Answers for Autism Walk

Answers for Autism is announcing its 16th annual walk. It's a one-mile, stroller and wheelchair friendly walk and silent auction fundraiser. Answers for Autism provides grants to autism programs throughout Indiana.

Date: September 24

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Carmel, IN

For more information on the walk and the organization, please visit:
http://answersautism.org/autism-event/2016-answers-for-autism-walk/

Mobile App Monday - Kid in Story Book Maker

Looking for an app that lets you use your own photos to create social stories? Kid in Story Book Maker has 20 story templates that you can drop your child's photo into or build your own stories. Use your own voice or your child's to customize it further. You can even share it with others by using email, pdf, or Dropbox.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id594403164