Visiting Feelings

Oftentimes, kids on the spectrum have trouble understanding emotions. Visiting Feelings is here to help. It "invites children to sense, explore, and befriend any feeling with acceptance and equanimity. Children can explore their emotions with their senses and nurture a sense of mindfulness. Gaining this objectivity allows space for a more considered response to the feelings. Practicing mindfulness can also enhance many aspects of well-being, help develop insight, empathy, and resiliency." -from the book description

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 - Tico Timer

Tico Timer is a fun visual timer for children. Select from eleven different types of countdown available, from disappearing squares to a shrinking circle, and it will tell your child - in a visual way - how much time there is left till the task at hand is due, be it brushing teeth or finish getting dressed. Great for kids who are more visually motivated.

Learn more about this app at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tico-timer-your-fun-timer/id792953890?mt=8

Sensory Overload

Ever wondered what it's like to experience sensory overload? Many people on the autism spectrum experience it every day. The online magazine, Mashable, has put together a series of 5 videos that simulate what it means to be overloaded. Read the article and watch the videos at: http://mashable.com/2014/04/23/autism-simulations/

Programming for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder

Programming for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder is a boon to any library who serves this population, from public to school libraries. The author, who has first-hand knowledge of the topic, has developed a program called Sensory Storytime, a model for reaching children with autism in libraries. The book:

• Provides background information on the disorder to help librarians understand how to program for this special audience
• Features step-by-step programs from librarians across the country, adaptable for both public and school library settings
• Suggests methods for securing funding and establishing partnerships with community organizations

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

The Reason I Jump

Book description for The Reason I Jump:
Using an alphabet grid to painstakingly construct words, sentences, and thoughts that he is unable to speak out loud, author Naoki Higashida, a young teenager with autism, answers even the most delicate questions that people want to know. With disarming honesty and a generous heart, Naoki shares his unique point of view on not only autism but life itself.

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

Mobile App Monday - Pixie

Pixie is the award winning authoring tool students can use to share ideas, imagination, and understanding through a combination of text, original artwork, voice narration, and images. Students can use Pixie’s paint tools, text options, clip art, and voice recording to develop storybooks, curriculum projects, videos, and so much more.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pixie-by-tech4learning/id609012680?mt=8

IRCA Service Options

Want to customize options for services at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism based on your needs and resources? Staff at IRCA have put together a helpful guide to help you make informed decisions about the services they offer. Check out this handy guide at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3678