Apps for Autism, revised and expanded

For those who are new to the wonderful world of apps, worry not! Apps for Autism provides helpful sections on how to get started, including: Choosing an iDevice, Basic iDevice Operations, Opening an Account, How to Download an App from iTunes, and more.  Plus, there are more than 200 apps for autism, and this book will guide you through them so you can confidently utilize today’s technology to maximize your child or student’s success.

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

Save the Date!

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Understanding and Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges

Presenter:  Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.

November 5, 2015

Sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism
In Collaboration with Avon Community School Corporation

This is the empirically supported model Dr. Ross Greene describes in his influential books, "The Explosive Child" and "Lost at School." The CPS model has transformed thinking and practices in countless schools, inpatient psychiatry units, and residential and juvenile detention facilities, and has been associated with dramatic reductions in disciplinary referrals, detentions, suspensions, seclusions, and physical, chemical and mechanical restraints. The model represents a significant departure from discipline-as-usual: it focuses on solving problems rather than on modifying behavior, emphasizes collaborative rather than unilateral solutions, encourages proactive rather than reactive intervention, de-emphasizes diagnostic categories, and provides practical, research-based tools for assessment and intervention.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/ross-greene-workshop

Mobile App Monday - Special Olympics

The 2015 Special Olympics World Games opened in Los Angeles this past weekend in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. More than 6,000 athletes and 2,000 coaches representing 165 countries are participating this year. Want to keep up with the news from the games? You can with The LA2015 App. It's a fun, new way for you to keep in touch and join the global community.

Want more information on the app? Please visit:
http://www.la2015.org/the-la2015-app

A Year of Social Skills Activities and Games

A Year of Social Skills Activities and Games for Children with High Functioning Autism and/or Mental Health Challenges

Presenter:  Joel Shaul, LCSW (http://autismteachingstrategies.com/)

September 25, 2015 - Indianapolis, IN

Sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism in Collaboration with the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township

This workshop aims to equip teachers, speech-language pathologists and mental health professionals with abundant, ready-to-use lessons, activities and games that they can use immediately in their work. Among the many games and activities featured are: Games and visuals to promote learning about peers; using a toy balance and chain visuals to practice “balance” and “staying connected” in conversation; games, worksheets and free online videos on dealing with troubling emotions; a card game on how to know when not to tattle; a unique card-based activity for teaching teen boys how to approach girls.

To learn more about this workshop and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/joel-shaul-workshop


Families can apply for Consumer Investment Funds from the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities to attend this workshop and/or other training events. For more information and an application see:  http://www.in.gov/gpcpd/2328.htm.

Primarily for Paraprofessionals: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum and Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Do you work with students who have challenging or difficult behaviors? Are you working with students who have learning difficulties? Are you working with students on the autism spectrum or with other learning or behavioral challenges?

If so, then the Indiana Resource Center for Autism has a training for you. Primarily for Paraprofessionals: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum and Addressing Challenging Behaviors will be held in several locations around the state in September and October.

To learn more about these trainings, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/primarily-for-paraprofessionals-workshop

Preparing for School

Getting the kids ready for a new school year? The folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have posted a couple of articles to help you. In the first one, "For Parents: Preparing for the School Year," Dr. Cathy Pratt offers "a few tips to help you become a proactive and positive advocate for your son/daughter." The second article, authored by Kristi Lofland, is "How to Get Your Child with ASD Ready for a New School Year Using Visual Information" and offers tips on visually supporting your child. Below are the links to each article.

For Parents: Preparing for the School Year
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3568

How to Get Your Child with ASD Ready for a New School Year Using Visual Information
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/How-to-get-your-child-with-asd-ready-for-a-new-school-year

Curriculum Materials and Programs for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Looking for curriculum materials for students on the spectrum? The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has updated its article on the subject and posted it online. It contains a listing of examples of curriculum and programs that could be used to teach subjects ranging from math to living skills.

Want to look it over? Please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3712