My Strange and Terrible Malady

Written by Catherine Bristow, My Strange and Terrible Malady takes the reader into the mind of a teenage girl with Asperger's syndrome. Main character Ronita Baker narrates her experiences at school and home with humor and wit, as well as her interactions with her family, life coach, and best friend Hannah. Meredith Coates, a Youth and Family Ministries coordinator and parent of a teenager with Asperger's, calls the book a "must-read not only for teens with AS and those who care for and love them but for all teenagers who cope with trying to fit in and find themselves." Visit CeDIR to check this book out today, or click here to find it at a library near you.

Call for Emerging Artists!

VSA Arts is calling for entries from emerging artists with disabilities, ages 16-25 for this years exhibition called "Green Light." The theme, "Green Light", challenges artists to pinpoint the motivation behind their work and the infinite possibilities that creativity provides. Art must be an original work that has been completed in the last three (3) years. The deadline for these entries is July 11, 2008.

VSA arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where people with disabilities learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.

Check out the ArtWorks of Indiana website for more details or go to the VSArts website to download an online application!

Fathers

Fhotos of Fatherhood: Every Dad's Journey from Ordinary to Extraordinary by Jay Hodge delightfully catches the small instants of childhood and fatherhood, reminding us to savor the simple moments of daily life with out family. Hodge takes the seemingly insignificant and reveals the unforgettable. This is a cute little read that reveals to us just how important and priceless the little moments are in life.

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Out of state? Find this book at your local library!

Alzheimer's Caregivers

Coach Broyles' Playbook for Alzheimer's Caregivers: A Practical Tips Guide is book organized much like a coach's playbook. The author approached Alzheimer's disease much like he would have approached an opponent on the field, with a solid game plan and a dedicated team. He promised himself that someday he would share all that he had learned from his research and his experience with Alzheimer's disease to other families and now he is doing just that in this creative approach. The Playbook talks about the three stages of Alzheimer's disease which are the early, middle, and late stage. There is also a resource guide at the end of the Playbook that lists various contact information for organizations.

Are you an Indiana resident and interested in this book? Feel free to contact us!
If you don't reside in Indiana, find this book in your local library!

A New Guide to Bipolar Disorder

One of the most recent additions to CeDIR's collection is The Bipolar Child, written by Demitri Papolos, M.D., and Janice Papolos. Revised and updated, this book tackles the challenges of the disorder for both parents and children, and also addresses the latest treatments available. Psychological and genetic aspects of the issue are discussed, as well as the impact the disorder has on the family and how one can best cope with it. The authors have even included a bipolar questionnaire at the back of the book for parents and a list of resources to consult. If interested, check this new book out at CeDIR today, or click here to find it at a library near you.