Holiday Hours

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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, CeDIR will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. The library will re-open on Monday, December 2nd.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Parent Informational Meeting

Integrating Mobile Technology in the Home and Classroom

December 3, 2013

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  

Presented by Gailynn Gluth

Sponsored by:
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Autism Society of Indiana
Easter Seals Crossroads
Riley Child Development Center
The Arc of Indiana

Hosted by Easter Seals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205

See more at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3646

Attention in autism

According to an article in the Indiana Daily Student, an Indiana University researcher has studied which elements of a TV show kids with autism will pay attention to and which seem less interesting. An eye-tracking device was used to record where on the screen kids were looking.

To read the entire article, please visit: http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=95429

Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs

Is it challenging for your child to sit still, cope with change, focus on self-soothing strategies, and/or interact successfully with others? For use in school, at home, or in therapeutic settings, Yoga Therapy for Children with Autism and Special Needs is a how-to manual that provides a yoga therapy "lesson plan" that will engage children; promote play, social interaction, speech, language, and motor development; and enhance their self-esteem.

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

Exploring Feelings for Young Children

Young children with autism have difficulty understanding and controlling their negative emotions. Exploring Feelings for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger's Disorder is a manual for professionals that offers strategies to help decrease negative feelings and increase positive feelings in daily life. The book outlines a 9-session program using methods, games and activities that are developmentally appropriate.

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

Mobile App Monday - Social Navigator

The Social Navigator is a revolutionary social skills app developed to assist children with social and behavioral challenges in adapting their behavior and developing life-long social skills. Use it as both a behavior management device and a teaching tool anytime a child is becoming agitated, or when their behavior begins to conflict with others.

Read more about this app at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/social-navigator/id488183153?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Social skills deficits in students with disabilities

Written for parents, teachers, counselors, psychologists, and others working in the disability field, Social skills deficits in students with disabilities is a book of strategies from a varied group of professionals (special educators, school counselors, licensed professional counselors, an occupational therapist, and a psychologist). It will help you learn more about the social deficits and challenges associated with disabilities as well as strategies to support social skill development.

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