Happy Holidays!

The library is closing today at 4:00. We'd like to wish everyone a very happy holiday!

See you back here at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6th.

A Gluten-Free Birthday for Me!

Some folks on the spectrum find eating a gluten-free diet beneficial to feeling their best. A Gluten-Free Birthday for Me! can help kids understand that eating gluten-free doesn't mean an end to the fun of a birthday party. With bright and charming illustrations and sweet text, this book is a celebration of being gluten-free.

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

Making it a success: Practical strategies and worksheets for teaching students with autism spectrum disorder

Providing easy to follow, proven strategies for common teaching challenges, Making it a Success is a user-friendly resource to help teachers and teaching assistants effectively integrate students with special needs in the classroom. Worksheets and creative ideas for activities and teacher notes are included in the book, presenting effective ways of helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their social and academic skills.

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 - Holiday Apps

Today on Mobile App Monday, we thought you might like to see a list of the Best Holiday Gift Apps For Children With Autism & Special Needs from the folks at Speech Therapy for Autism. From doodling to word games to book readers, you're sure to find something to like. And the fact that there are actually 11 apps on the list is just a bonus!

To view the list, please visit: http://proactivespeech.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/10-gift-worthy-apps-for-the-holidays/

Holiday Hours

On Thursday, December 19th, the library will be closed for staff functions. We will be open on Friday, December 20th and then closed again on Monday, December 23rd. We will re-open after the holidays on Monday, January 6th.

Happy Holidays!

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) 2014 Scholarships

The 2014 OAR Scholarship Program application is now open. The scholarship program exists  to support the post-secondary, undergraduate education of qualified individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis. Those who are pursuing full-time, post-secondary, undergraduate education or vocational-technical training may apply. To learn more about this program, please visit: http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/scholarship.asp

We said, they said: 50 things parents and teachers of students with autism want each other to know

Looking for a book that gives educators and parents the necessary tools to build the relationships they need to help their children? We Said, They Said: 50 Things Parents and Teachers of Children with Autism Want Each Other to Know voices what parents and educators want to say to each other, but don’t.  It explains why they do what they do.  It helps fill the chasms of misunderstanding that breed assumptions like “They don’t care about my child,” and “They’re just in denial."

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