Characteristics of Individuals with Autism

A new article has been published by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism. The article discusses five different types of characteristics that folks on the spectrum could manifest that impacts their daily lives. The article begins, "While individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are unique as anyone else, some common global characteristics exist within the population. These characteristics vary in intensity, degree, and amount, and manifest differently from person to person and over time."

Want to read the entire article? Please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/characteristics

What's New

Wow! March the 1st certainly held up to the old adage, "in like a lion," didn't it? And spring is definitely rearing its lovely head with the grasses that are greening up and new shoots sprouting. It makes me want to take a book out to the back yard and read in the warm sunshine.

Before we get too far into March, though, let's first take a look back at the new materials that came in to the library last month. We received several titles around the education of children and adults with disabilities, one on autism, and a few that might make doing some research a bit easier.

For a look at the complete list, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

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

What's New

A new month is upon us already, and with it, a new season. School has started, nights are beginning to cool, and soon there will be a crispness in the air. Grab the last few days of summer while you can!

But before we start bringing out all those fall decorations, let's first take a look back at the new items that came in to the library last month, from autism to behavior to transition.

Check out the entire list at:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

What's new?

Whew! What a crazy, stormy start to a new month this morning! March is already living up to the old adage: in like a lion, out like a lamb. But before we get too far into the month, let's take a look at the new items that came in last month. The library received books on autism, executive function, history of the culture of developmental disabilities, inclusion in schools, research, and social stories.

To view the entire list, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

What's New

Here's hoping everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Even though we had a short one, we received several new titles in the library last month, many of which are Schneider Family Book Award winning titles from 2015 and years past. According to the American Library Association, "The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences."

To view the entire list of titles received at CeDIR last month, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

To learn more about the award, please visit:
http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/schneider-family-book-award

What's New?

September is upon us! The trees are already starting to offer their annual brilliant bursts of color and the nights are getting cooler while the days are getting shorter. The change of seasons is ahead but before we get too far into the new month, let's first look back at the new items that came into the library last month.

Want to see the whole list? Please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

What's New?

Wondering what's new in the library? Each month we take a look back at the new items that came in. From autism to education to occupational therapy, we have the entire list at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions to Build Success

Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions to Build Success is an illustrated children's book about an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his school work until he was equipped with the tools to accommodate his sensory needs. Written from Arnie's point of view, the book uses simple language to describe some of the sensory tools and strategies he uses at school and home to help him achieve a more optimal level of alertness and performance.

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

Kids in the syndrome mix of ADHD, LD, autism spectrum, Tourette's, anxiety and more!

Kids in the syndrome mix of ADHD, LD, autism spectrum, Tourette's, anxiety and more!: The one-stop guide for parents, teachers and other professionals is a completely updated and expanded new edition of a well-established text incorporating DSM-5 changes as well as other new developments. The all-in-one guide covers the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children - from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety, to autism spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, Tourette's, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction.

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

Best Books of 2013

Looking for some award-winning nonfiction to read during the upcoming holidays? Goodreads.com has put together their Best Books of 2013. Their top pick just happens to be a book that CeDIR has in the library: Temple Grandin's "The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum."

Want to see the rest of the list? Please visit: https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-nonfiction-books-2013

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

Sensory Overload

The goal of Sensory Overload is to educate and raise awareness about autism. It is also a story about family and love. A personal story of the struggles and growth in the lives of parents and siblings faced with autism.

Want to view this DVD? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

What's New?

Who's ready for fireworks, picnics, and fun? I sure am! Before we get on with the festivities, however, let's first take a look back at the new items that arrived in the library last month. The focus was on two subjects, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Take a look at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=2317

Mobile App Monday - eReading: Greek Myths

Looking for a reading app for children with dyslexia, LD, FASD, autism, slow readers, and other language based issues? The eReading: Greek Myths app combines 37 original illustrations with narrations and highlighting to help create a fun reading experience for those who find reading difficult. The reader completely controls the reading experience. Have it read to you or try to read it yourself.

Want to know more about it? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ereading-greek-myths/id430731994?mt=8#

New issue of CeDIR Citings

CeDIR Citings

Looking for information on early intervention for young children with disabilities? CeDIR has published a new issue of their bi-annual newsletter, CeDIR Citings, with a focus on just that! A new brochure from  Indiana's Act Early team is highlighted along with a book review on CARA's Kit for Toddlers. To view the most recent newsletter, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/newsletters/CeDIR_Citings_1012.html

To view the newsletter archives for CeDIR Citings, visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=2316

Made for Good Purpose

It's hard enough being a teenager thinking of leaving home and facing the unknown but, for those on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities, it can be even harder. Made for good purpose: What every parent needs to know to help their adolescent with asperger's, high functioning autism or a learning difference become an independent adult can help. Giving these kids the extra support and advice they need  makes all the difference. This book is filled with personal anecdotes from the author's experiences with asperger's and those of his students. Social skills, finances, healthy lifestyles, higher education, and employment are all covered.


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

Pay Attention, Emily Brown!

Got a child with attention issues--ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, or sensory processing disorder? Pay Attention, Emily Brown! is a fun picture book of a mother who uses poetry and illustrations to try to get a child's attention. This book is written for children 4-8 years old and will capture not only their attention but also their imagination and keep them entertained.

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

Career counseling for neurodiverse clients

Need help guiding clients with hidden disabilities? Designed for career, college, and high school counselors, Career counseling for neurodiverse clients takes the viewer through the challenge of helping a client with hidden disabilities find employment. The video also helps counselors understand why the job search is so difficult for clients with hidden disabilities.

Send us an email at cedir@indiana.edu if you're interested in checking out this title. Or try worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Note: The title on the cover is different from the title on the DVD.

Shut up about your perfect kid!

Despite a tendency to cringe at the title of this book, Shut up about your perfect kid: A survival guide for ordinary parents of special children is a seriously frank, seriously funny look at two moms (sisters) who have children with disabilities. Through IEP meetings, team meetings, and various medical and psychiatric appointments, be prepared to laugh and cry as the authors describe their kids' inclusion classrooms, private school, and life in general.

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

Helping Children with Complex Needs Bounce Back

Helping Children with Complex Needs Bounce Back: resilient therapy for parents and professionals by Kim Aumann and Angie Hart is written to help children with ADHD, ASDs, dyslexia or anxiety and their parents to build coping mechanisms. The collection of exercises teaches children to "bounce back" from trauma and confidently face new situations.

Interested in this book? Indiana resident? Contact us!

Not an Indiana resident? Find this book at your local library through WorldCat.