A fond farewell

It is with sadness that today we say goodbye to our librarian, Christina Wray. Christina has been our Librarian for almost eleven years now, but the call of the warmer weather has proven to be too strong to overcome. She has accepted a position at the University of Central Florida in Orlando where adventure and plenty of sailing days await her and her family.

Good luck to you, Christina. We will miss you!

Research basics: Design to data analysis in six steps

Research basics: Design to data analysis in six steps is a 424-page guide for beginning researchers to learn how to develop a research question and then follow through to answering it. The author has devised a six-step model to help this process and breaks down each step into manageable pieces. The book includes unique features such as question-method match, data type-analytical tool match, and ethical theory-practice match to help students of the subject decipher this challenging process.

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

2017 Summer Camps

It's still only February, but believe it or not, summer will be here before you know it! The kids only have three months before school ends here in Bloomington. So to help all those parents out who need to find programs for their kids with disabilities, the folks at IRCA have compiled their annual list of summer camps and programs in Indiana and the surrounding areas. The list contains camps or programs that specifically serve kids with disabilities or include them.

Take a look at the complete list at:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu//index.php?pageId=summer-camps-and-programs

Action research: Improving schools and empowering educators

Action research: Improving schools and empowering educators is a 360-page introduction to the process of conducting classroom-based action research. The book offers a close look at action research, its methods, and procedures necessary for teachers to perform it. The author discusses the importance of conducting action research as well as its applications. A detailed description of the process is examined along with a discussion of what to do with the results.

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

The Asperger parent: How to raise a child with Asperger syndrome and maintain your sense of humor

The Asperger parent: How to raise a child with Asperger syndrome and maintain your sense of humor is a 260-page book for parents and guardians raising children with Asperger syndrome. In an easy-to-read style, the author shares valuable information and support to other parents who are going through a roller coaster of emotions, particularly parents whose children have a new diagnosis.

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

Whole child reading: A quick-start guide to teaching students with down syndrome and other developmental delays

Whole child reading: A quick-start guide to teaching students with down syndrome and other developmental delays is a 186-page guide to teaching reading that can be used by educators and parents alike. The author, a mom of an adult son with Down syndrome, offers simple strategies to use with beginning or struggling readers such as using homemade flash cards or "sandwiching" fun reading activities with those that may be difficult for the reader. She emphasizes using books that provide an intense interest for the reader along with learning sight words for content before learning phoentics.

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

Incidence of Autism in Indiana

Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D, director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, has updated an article discussing the incidence of autism of Indiana. In the article, she explains where the figures come from and why they are presented that way. She also highlights the cost of caring for a child on the spectrum.

To read the entire article, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/incidence-of-autism-spectrum-disorders-in-indiana

Treatment fidelity in studies of educational intervention

Treatment fidelity in studies of educational intervention from Routledge is a 160-page guide for scholars, professionals, and graduate students interested in school-based intervention. The book offers strategies for combining fidelity-related data with other data types to evaluate a program’s impact in schools and other educational settings. It includes recommendations for current practices, case studies, and technical reports on studies that measure and model fidelity.

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

Nonverbal learning disabilities

Nonverbal learning disabilities is a 202-page book that offers up-to-date information on nonverbal learning disabilities. Helpful for graduate students, researchers, and other professionals, this book offers strategies for helping school-age children and their families address the challenges they face both inside and out of the classroom environment. Case studies are included.

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

Upcoming Training Opportunities in Linton from ASK

A Life with Stress, Balance and a Plan
February 27, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Parents of children with special needs live with added emotional, medical, social and financial challenges. These extenuating circumstances can often lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, marital and family problems and health issues. This training will focus on identifying types of stressors, identify coping mechanisms and providing ways to incorporate them into everyday life, and the importance of good communication.
Register for this training at:
http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/training/training-calendar/a-life-with-stress,-balance-and-a-plan-linton/

Roadmap to Special Education:  Laws and Process
March 9, 2017 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This training, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is an all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. In addition, this training provides information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. This training is a great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.

Register at:

http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/training/training-calendar/roadmap-to-special-education-laws-and-process-(3)/

Developing a mixed methods proposal: A practical guide for beginning researchers

Developing a mixed methods proposal: A practical guide for beginning researchers is a 288-page textbook from SAGE publications for those who may be new to research. Written by professors in educational psychology, the book combines descriptions of each component of a proposal with elements of the steps involved, the book offers real-world examples and a complete sample proposal.

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

Disability Awareness Month 2017

Looking for materials to help you with next month's Disability Awareness campaign? The Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities is offering posters, bookmarks and stickers that can help you with your event. You'll also find a library of resources to help make your event a success.

Order your kit now at www.IndianaDisabilityAwareness.org.

What's New

Wondering what's new in the library lately? Well, you're in luck! Each month, we take a quick look back at the new titles that came in last month and offer them to you to check out. From titles on autism to parenting to transition, take a look at the list at:

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new