Making inclusion work

Making inclusion work for students with autism spectrum disorders: An evidence-based guide is an indispensable resource for K-12 educators and autism specialists. A research-based, step-by-step process for assessing students at a range of skill levels, planning and implementing successful inclusion programs, and working as a team with other professionals and with parents are all discussed. It's packed with specific strategies for helping students with ASD follow the daily routine, learn from the general education curriculum, interact with peers, and overcome problem behaviors.

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 -- EASe Listening Therapy

EASe Listening Therapy uses music to deliver short, intense bursts of sound, creating a sensory palette of sonic experiences that can help a child learn to cope with typical environmental conditions. According to the developer, this long-term listening therapy program exceeds the functionality and performance of hardware devices costing $10,000.

To learn more about this app, visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ease-pro-listening-therapy/id461769387?mt=8

Autism Trainings

Looking for an autism training to attend? The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has several coming up. From face-to-face workshops with people such as Eustacia Cutler (Temple Grandin's mom) to online trainings where you can work at your own pace, you're sure to find something to fit your needs. To see all of IRCA's upcoming events, visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=270

Literacy Instruction for Students on the Spectrum

Quality literacy instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders is for teachers and parents who are interested in building lifelong effective literacy skills in their students. Experts in both the field of reading and autism collaborated on this textbook, using case examples to demonstrate how to bring both theory and research to practice.

Want to check it out? Send us an email at cedir@indiana.edu. Or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Revising Autism's Definition

According to an article in the New York Times, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is considering revising its definition of the autism spectrum. This definition is currently being reassessed by an expert panel appointed by the APA and could reduce the number of new diagnoses. Experts say that this will control the ever-increasing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed, but critics say that it will only keep valuable resources out of the reach of those who need them.

To read the article in its entirety, visit: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/health/research/new-autism-definition-would-exclude-many-study-suggests.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

Mobile App Monday - Pictello

Looking for an easy way to help kids on the spectrum with social stories? Try Pictello. Create talking photo albums or books with ease. Each page in a your story can contain a picture, up to five lines of text, and your own recorded voice. Don't want to use your own voice? Use the text-to-speech feature instead.

The current version of Pictello offers English, Spanish, French, German, Turkish and Dutch. North American English male and female voices are included, with children's voices and voices for 21 other languages and dialects available as free downloads!

Want to know more? Visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pictello/id397858008?mt=8

Unstuck and On Target

Looking for ways to help students on the spectrum improve their cognitive flexibility? Unstuck & on target!: An executive function curriculum to improve flexibility for children with autism spectrum disorders may be just the ticket. This book contains ready-to-use, classroom-based interventions that can help improve cognitive flexibility in any situation, inside and outside the classroom. It also includes a CD-ROM of student worksheets, game cards, and other printable materials.

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