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

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.