My friend with autism

Looking for a young children's book on autism awareness? My friend with autism has a new enhanced edition with an included CD of pages to color. From the perspective of a peer, this book addresses such issues as:

• Sensory Sensitivity
• Communication Differences
• Unique Ways of Playing
• Insistence on Routine
• And more!

Parent's notes can be found at the back of the book with explanations and facts to supplement the text.

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

Student Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Student Autism and Asperger Syndrome is a 24-minute DVD that shows characteristics and frequency of autism and Asperger’s; how autism affects students’ abilities to communicate and interact; communication strategies that work; diffusing potentially tense situations; and basic guidelines to help school staff and safety officers understand this “hidden” disability.

Email us to check out this title at cedir@indiana.edu.

Mobile App Monday -- TapSpeak

From the creators:

"TapSpeak Button modernizes the idea of a mechanical switch that records and plays messages. We have taken the idea and extended it to provide a portable, convenient, and stigma-free tool to use for basic teaching and communication tasks. TapSpeak Button is especially useful for teaching cause and effect relationships."

For more on TapSpeak Button, visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tapspeak-button/id359998293?mt=8

Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide

This unique guide explains what it takes to succeed in a workplace dominated by neurotypicals. The Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide covers everything from choosing the right career to deciding whether disclosure is the right option. It features realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations and effectively resolving problems.

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

Managing anxiety

Anxiety can often play a large role in the lives of people on the spectrum. Managing anxiety in people with autism: A treatment guide for parents, teachers, and mental health professionals addresses this problem with thoughtful and practical treatment approaches. With clear explanations and multiple examples, readers will learn about ways to reduce anxiety by first understanding what is causing it and then modifying the triggers. The book also explains how anxiety can affect the whole family and suggests different treatment options to reduce anxiety in everyone.

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

Mobile App Monday -- AutismTrack

Looking for an app to track behaviors, interventions, etc., for those on the spectrum? A powerful journaling tool, AutismTrack can be used by several professionals tracking one person. This app is server-based, and data can be recovered if your device is lost or not performing.

Want to learn more about this app? Visit http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autismtrack/id391660393?mt=8.

Raising a child with autism

Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the idea of raising a child on the spectrum? What I wish I'd known about raising a child with autism: A mom and a psychologist offer heartfelt guidance for the first five years may be able to help. With support on subjects such as picky eating, bedtime battles, toilet training, speech delays, discipline, and more, this book provides a wealth of "been there, done that" in an insightful and entertaining style.

Check out this title by emailing us at cedir@indiana.edu. Or try using worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.