Sleep well on the autism spectrum

Got someone on the spectrum who has problems with sleeping? Sleep well on the autism spectrum may help. This guide introduces proven remedies and focuses on the problems most commonly found in ASDs and related conditions. The full spectrum of sleep disorders is explained alongside the range of possible treatment approaches. The book also examines why some sleep problems are more common among people with an ASD than others, how sleep problems evolve over time, what can be done to treat them and the likely benefits from different treatments. -from the book description

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

Mobile App Monday - iStudiez Pro

Looking for an app to help a student take charge of his own schedule? iStudiez Pro can help. This app allows you to organize your schedule, follow up on your homework, track your grades or GPA, and more. It offers an option to back up your data by emailing it to yourself with a touch of a button.

Want to learn more about this app? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/istudiez-pro/id310636441?mt=8

Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders

Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field. The new, updated Fourth Edition includes the changes in the way the disorder is defined  in the DSM5 and ICD-10 that may have profound implications for diagnosis and, by extension, access to services. Along with providing practical clinical advice—including the role of psychopharmacology in treatment—the handbook codifies the ever-expanding current body of research throughout both volumes. -book description

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Self-regulation interventions and strategies: Keeping the body, mind and emotions on task in children with autism, ADHD or sensory disorders

Self-regulation interventions and strategies will help you keep children bodies, minds and emotions on task. Featuring more than 200 practical and proven interventions, strategies and adaptation for helping children gain more control over their lives. Each chapter provides rich background and theoretical material to help the reader better understand the issues our children face. -from the book description

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Living independently on the autism spectrum

Living on your own for the first time can be stressful, exciting and nerve-wracking; looking for roommates, interviewing for jobs, managing finances, and creating relationships can all be difficult, especially for someone who's on the autism spectrum. Living independently on the autism spectrum can help. The author draws upon her own experiences to provide the reader with valuable advice on all stages of living independently with autism during the transition to adulthood.

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

Asperger syndrome: Assessing and treating high-functioning autism spectrum disorders

Looking for a definitive reference on assessing and treating asperger syndrome? This completely revised edition of Asperger syndrome: Assessing and treating high-functioning autism spectrum disorders contains the latest research and clinical strategies. The book focuses on how to assess each child or adolescent's needs and provide effective interventions in the areas of communication, behavior, and academic and vocational functioning. -book description

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Mobile App Monday - Little Story Maker

Create your own story with Little Story Maker. It's as simple as a click! Click to add a new story, give the story a name, add photos, text and record. Voila! Your first story is ready to be shared. Create an unlimited number of personal stories.

Want to know more about this app? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-story-maker/id508287659?mt=8