Waiting for No One

Remember yesterday's post? Guess what? There's another book about Taylor on our shelves! In this book, Taylor continues to struggle with independence and self-control. The book highlights the ways—both positive and negative—that her Asperger’s Syndrome affects Taylor's daily life. She wants to be seen as an individual, not as a stereotypical “person with special needs."

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

Wild Orchid

Looking for a lighter read? Set in Canada, Wild Orchid is about a young adult with Asperger's. Even though she is 18, Taylor cannot be left alone and must accompany her mother on her summer vacation to Prince Albert National Park. What Taylor learns about herself that summer will change her life forever.

Shortlisted for Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book of the Year Award
2007 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award nominee
2007 Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Willow Awards nominee
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Starred Selection
White Pine nominee, 2007

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

April is Autism Awareness Month

Facts:

• In February 2007, the Centers for Disease Control issued a report which looked at a sample of 8 year olds, and concluded that the prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in 150 in American children and almost 1 in 94 among boys.  By 2009, that incidence had increased to 1 in 110. Each year brings new cases of autism and many who present complex challenges. 

• There is no single known cause for autism.  Instead multiple factors may lead to an individual obtaining a diagnosis on the autism spectrum.

• Autism is referred to as a spectrum disorder to signify differences among a group of people who share a common diagnosis.   

• The Autism Society notes the incredible costs associated with autism spectrum disorders and the ongoing need for services that promote early identification and programming, effective transition planning, and individualized adult options.

• Studies show that early diagnosis and intervention can lead to greatly improved outcomes.  However, ongoing support is critical and even into the adult years. 

Want to know more? The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has published an article that includes tips on working with those on the spectrum. To read the entire article, visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=359

School Success for Kids with Autism

Looking for a book that outlines the best practices found in today's classrooms? Want something that offers insight into how parents and teachers can work together to create effective environments where kids on the spectrum can succeed? Check out School Success for Kids with Autism. The authors illustrate how to create nurturing, supportive, and effective classrooms from preschool to high school. Practical advice from leaders in autism education will help give students the tools they need to succeed.

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

Mobile App Monday - ConversationBuilder

ConversationBuilder is an award-winning app that is designed to help elementary aged children learn how to have multi-exchange conversations with their peers. Students learn when to introduce themselves, when to ask questions and make observations, and more.

To learn more about this app, visit: http://itunes.apple.com/app/conversationbuilder/id413939366?ign-mpt=uo%3D6&mt=8

Autism Every Day

Looking for a book that combines real-life stories of challenges and successes with practical ideas for handling autism, every day? Autism consultant Alyson Beytien outlines over 150 tried-and-true techniques for home, school, and community in Autism Every Day: Over 150 Strategies Lived and Learned by a Professional Autism Consultant with 3 Sons on the Spectrum.

Alyson’s three boys cover the whole spectrum of autism—Asperger’s syndrome, high-functioning autism, and classic autism. She understands the wide range of needs these children have and has discovered what helps and what hinders. Covering a full gamut of issues—from picky-eating and echolalia to IEPs and “The Woes of Walmart”—Alyson’s ideas and interventions will inspire and inform all those who are connected to a person with autism.

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

Raising Resilient Children

Looking for help with teaching your child to be more resilient? Pick up Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Help your child "develop strength, hope, and optimism" with this book using an approach based in the popular field of positive psychology. The book offers practical tips for long-term solutions and tips on how to apply resilience to everyday parenting.

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