What's New?

Wondering what’s new in the Library? Each month, we take a look back at the previous month to see what new items were received and placed in the collection. For a look at all the titles that came in during November, browse on over to

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

Library Closed Monday and Tuesday

The Library at the Institute will be closed on Monday, December 4th and Tuesday, December 5th as staff will be attending the Indiana Governor's Council Conference those days. Library materials may still be returned to the receptionist's desk, but there will be no reference or circulation staff available.

We will re-open on Wednesday, December 6th with full services. Have a lovely weekend!

TEACCH® 5-DAY CLASSROOM TRAINING

TEACCH® 5-DAY CLASSROOM TRAINING: 

SETUP MODEL

June 11, 2018 - June 15, 2018

Indianapolis, IN

This five-day course provides a theoretical foundation as well as hands-on opportunities to assess and teach elementary through high school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a model classroom setting. It is grounded in an understanding of the learning styles of individuals with ASD and how to use teaching strategies that capitalize on learning strengths.

To learn more about this workshop and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/teacch-5-day-classroom-training

Diagnosis and Assessments in Indiana

Wondering how and/or where to obtain an autism diagnosis or assessment in Indiana? The folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism has recently updated their article on the topic. The article discusses relevant issues related to obtaining a diagnosis and offers an extensive list of resources within Indiana and some even in surrounding states.

To read the article and view the list, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/how-and-where-to-obtain-a-diagnosis-assessment-in-indiana

What's New

Well, that was fun! Another month has come and gone (as has the snow from this morning, hello November!), and we're looking at another holiday in three weeks. But before we get too far into the festivities, let's take a moment to look back at the new materials received in the library the previous month. Check out the list of library materials at:

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

Ross Greene Workshop - Still Time to Register

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: 

Understanding and Helping Students with 

Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges Workshop

Presenter: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.

November 9, 2017 - Ivy Tech Community College

300 N. 17th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060

Cost: $110 - For additional information and registration, visit https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/ross-greene-workshop

Customized Employment - Opening Doors for People on the Autism Spectrum

A Webinar from AUCD's Autism Special Interest Groups: This webinar will provide an overview of the customized employment process including its utility in facilitating competitive, integrated employment outcomes for people with complex disabilities such as autism. Success stories and information about integration of customized employment strategies into vocational rehabilitation systems will be presented.

Tuesday, November 14, 2017
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Webinar

For more information about this webinar and to register, please visit:
https://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=7997

Leading an inclusive school: Access and success for all students

Leading an inclusive school: Access and success for all students is a 200-page guide from ASCD on "ensuring that your school provides the federally guaranteed "least restrictive environment" for students no matter the severity of the challenges they face. [The book ] offers administrators, teachers, and other educators working to promote inclusion a wealth of information about

• the history and research base of inclusive education in the United States, including pivotal amendments to and reauthorizations of the EHCA, landmark court cases, and the philosophical underpinnings of the movement;
• essential curricular and instructional practices for inclusive schools, such as heterogeneous grouping, creative problem solving, and co-teaching;
• powerful organizational structures such as Multitiered System of Support and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports to help optimize the benefits of differentiation for all students; and
• a conceptual framework for coordinating educational initiatives and best practices for educating all students in general education.

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

Social engagement & the steps to being social

Social engagement & the steps to being social: A practical guide for teaching social skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder is a 140-page guide for "assessment and intervention across severity levels and age groups for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This user friendly book defines social engagement in observable language and breaks down social skills into a series of clearly defined steps. Each step is further broken down into pivotal skills that can be taught directly, and matched with evidence based practices to support teaching and learning. Case studies help illuminate concepts discussed at each step and sample activities are provided to support immediate real-world application." -publisher

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

Prevent-teach-reinforce for families: A model of individualized positive behavior support for home and community

Prevent-teach-reinforce for families: A model of individualized positive behavior support for home and community is a 240-page guide for those working with children from preschool through fifth grade. "Developed by top behavior experts, PTR-F is a highly effective intervention model that helps families prevent behavior problems in children ages 2–10, teach proactive communication and social skills, and reinforce positive behavior. In this expertly organized book, you'll discover how to take on the role of PTR-F facilitator to meet each family's unique needs, and you'll get a clear 5-step process for guiding families as they promote their child's positive behavior (see below). With this comprehensive, adaptable model of behavior support, you'll strengthen family engagement, set each child on the path to healthy social-emotional development, and improve quality of life for the entire family." -publisher

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

What's New

Hello October! Wait, that was last week. Can you tell that October has already gotten away from me? I think I'm catching up now, though.

I've updated the What's New page with the library materials that came in last month. From autism to cerebral palsy to inclusion, we have that and more. Want to see the whole list? Please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

Update: Location Change and Date Change for Regional Workshops

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism is announcing a location change and a date change for two of its regional workshops entitled "When Behavior Interferes with Learning: Strategies for Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors." The new dates and locations are:

October 2, 2017 - Hammond
October 10, 2017 - Mishawaka
October 11, 2017 - Liberty (location change - previously Connersville)
October 25, 2017 - Indianapolis (Southside)
October 26, 2017 - Zionsville
October 28, 2017 - Vincennes (date change - previously 10/27)
October 31, 2017 - Rensselaer

To find out more information about the workshop and to register, please visit:

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/when-behavior-interferes-with-learning-strategies-for-understanding-and-managing-challenging-behaviors

Can I tell you about multiple sclerosis?: A guide for friends, family and professionals

Can I tell you about multiple sclerosis?: A guide for friends, family and professionals is 48-page book written for kids ages 7-12 that will help them learn about multiple sclerosis and its effect on a person's body and their family.

"This illustrated book will be an ideal introduction to MS for children from the age of 7, as well as older readers. It will help family, friends and carers to better understand and explain MS, and will be an excellent starting point for group discussions." -publisher

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

When Behavior Interferes with Learning: Strategies for Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors

Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have announced a new workshop called "When Behavior Interferes with Learning: Strategies for Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors." If you work with students who have challenging or difficult behaviors (regardless of their diagnostic label), this workshop may be relevant to you. Strategies offered in the workshop may be applicable to students without disabilities as well as those with disabilities.

This workshop will be offered in the following regions:
October 2, 2017 - Hammond;
October 10, 2017 - Mishawaka;
October 11, 2017 - Liberty (Note: location change; previously Connersville);
October 25, 2017 - Indianapolis (Southside);
October 26, 2017 - Zionsville; 
October 27, 2017 - Vincennes;
October 31, 2017 - Rensselaer

To learn more about this workshop and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/when-behavior-interferes-with-learning-strategies-for-understanding-and-managing-challenging-behaviors

Still Time to Register!

Learn It Today, Use It Tomorrow

Presenter: Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP

October 4, 2017

Indianapolis, Indiana

Sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism
In Collaboration with MSD of Lawrence Township

Workshop Overview
This is a practical strategies seminar! First you will learn how to clearly define what the executive function skills are for the purpose of determining the most effective treatment interventions. Understand the development of the executive function skills and what is meant by the term “executive dysfunction.” You will learn dozens of functional, ready-to-use strategies for teaching students how to develop the executive function skills. Teach students to develop a “memory for the future”, to devise plans to achieve their goal, to use self talk, to self initiate, to transition to the next task of higher priority, and to control their impulses and emotions to successfully complete a task.

Want to learn more? Please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow

Addressing the Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Needs of Our Students

Looking for a workshop on strategies to use for kids with mental health concerns in schools? The Indiana School Mental Health Initiative at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism will be sponsoring a one-day workshop to be held in seven different locations throughout the state. The goal of this workshop is to delve deeply into how stress and adversity affect brain architecture, therefore affecting behavior and learning. Attendees will walk away with strategies that they can begin to implement immediately in their classrooms and schools.

For more information on this workshop and the dates, locations, and registration, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/addressing-the-social-emotional-behavioral-and-mental-health-needs

Success with IEPs: Solving five common implementation challenges in the classroom is a short 64-page guide for teachers that offers "practical, research-based advice and solutions to five of the most common challenges posed by IEPs: understanding the full scope of the teacher's role, doing the critical prep work for IEP meetings, offering modifications and accommodations, contributing to the IEP team, and monitoring student progress.

"Author and educator Vicki Caruana explores principles that debunk some common misconceptions about how to work with students with disabilities. She offers insights, tips, and strategies that will help teachers fine-tune their practice to better meet each child's unique needs. For teachers uncertain of their ability to meet the needs of students with IEPs, this manageable guide is a great place to start." -publisher

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

Baxter turns down his buzz

"Written for children ages 4 to 8 with ADHD and impulsiveness, Baxter turns down his buzz: A story for little kids about ADHD is the story of a high-energy rabbit who learns to control his activity level. His uncle Barnaby guides Baxter through the steps necessary to "turn down his buzz" through behavioral strategies like mindfulness, progressive relaxation, and visualization, rather than medication. Also includes a "Note to Parents and Caregivers." -publisher

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

Learn It Today, Use It Tomorrow

Learn It Today, Use It Tomorrow is a practical strategies seminar for SLPs and other professionals as well as family members with children who have executive function deficits. This workshop is sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism in collaboration with MSD of Lawrence Township and will be held on October 4, 2017, in Indianapolis.

For details on the seminar and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow

Library Closings for this Week

The Library at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community will be closed today. If you need to return library materials today, the Institute's receptionist will be available to take them for you.

On Wednesday, the whole Institute will be closed for a staff retreat. If library materials need to be returned, please return them at any of the Indiana University campus libraries statewide.

Thank you!

Library Holiday Hours and What's New

September is here! It's cooler--can you feel it? Monday is Labor Day, and the Library will be closed that day, but we'll be back open on Tuesday the 5th.

But before we get too far into September, let's take a look back at the new items that were received in the Library during August. Items range from the ADA, emotions, mental health, inclusion and more.

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

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

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism, the Indiana School Mental Health Initiative, and the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, in collaboration with the Noblesville School Corporation are sponsoring a workshop presented by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., on November 9th in Noblesville, Indiana.

This workshop covers the empirically supported model that 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.

For more information about the workshop, and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/ross-greene-workshop

To check out either of the books mentioned above or any other library material, please email us at libiidc@indiana.edu or give us a call at 812-855-9396 or 800-437-7924.

Learn It Today, Use It Tomorrow

Learn It Today, Use It Tomorrow is a practical strategies seminar for SLPs and other professionals as well as family members with children who have executive function deficits. This workshop is sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism in collaboration with MSD of Lawrence Township and will be held on October 4, 2017, in Indianapolis.

For details on the seminar and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow

Oppositional, Defiant & Disruptive Children & Adolescents DVD

Oppositional, defiant & disruptive children and adolescents is a six-hour seminar on DVD that can help you with:

• Effective strategies for ODD, ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders
• Strategies for tantrums, noncompliance, bullying and other challenging behaviors
• Take away specific, strategy-driven techniques
• Improve treatment with better assessment of the look-alike disorders
• Eliminate the BIG TEN behaviors
• Positive alternatives for your most challenging kids

Want to check it out? Email us at libiidc@indiana.edu.

Critical Components of Early Intervention for Children with ASD

A new article has been published by staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism that highlights critical components of early interventions for young children on the autism spectrum. The article discusses some early milestones and offers recommendations for when and how interventions should be used.

To read the entire article, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/critical-components-of-early-intervention-for-children-with-asd

Addressing the Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Needs of Our Students

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism is sponsoring a multi-date workshop on students' mental health throughout the fall and winter. "The goal of this workshop is to delve deeply into how stress and adversity affect brain architecture, therefore affecting behavior and learning. Attendees will walk away with strategies that they can begin to implement immediately in their classrooms and schools." Workshop dates and locations are as follows:

September 21, 2017 - Greencastle
October 24, 2017 - Winchester
November 14, 2017 - Vincennes
November 21, 2017 - Indianapolis
January 12, 2018 - Crown Point
February 2, 2018 - Ft. Wayne
February 9, 2018 - New Albany

For more information and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/addressing-the-social-emotional-behavioral-and-mental-health-needs

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2nd Edition Workshop (ADOS-2)

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism in collaboration with RISE Learning Center and Southside Special Services of Marion County is announcing a workshop on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). This two-day workshop will be held on September 19 and 20 in Indianapolis and will provide a unique opportunity to learn directly from a co-author of the ADOS. The administration of the five modules of the ADOS-2 will be outlined, and video demonstrations of some of the modules will be shown and used in order to analyze and discuss scoring criteria in detail.

For more information and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/ados-2

PECS Level 1 Training Workshop

PECS Level 1 Training

Presenter: Jill Waegenaere, M.A., CCC-SLP

September 7 & 8, 2017 - A Two Day Workshop

Indianapolis, Indiana

Co-Sponsored by Indiana Resource Center for Autism and Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.

in Collaboration with MSD of Lawrence Township

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a language training package that is used to teach communication skills rapidly to those with limited functional speech. PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting. An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech.

To learn more about this workshop, including learner objectives, presenter bio, and more details, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/pecs

Library Hours Change This Week

The Library at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community will be open only for the morning hours from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Monday, August 7th and Tuesday, August 8th.

Regular hours (8 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 4) will resume on Wednesday, August 9th.

Adapting aquatic recreation for kids with disabilities

In an article from the IU Newsroom, six scuba instructors at Indiana University recently brought the experience of scuba diving to campers with disabilities at Bradford Woods. Faculty at IU's School of Public Health worked with Bradford Woods staff to make the nearly two year-long dream a reality.

According to the article, "[t]he scuba training was offered for four camps this summer. Instructors adapted the course for nearly 100 individuals with craniofacial anomalies, such as cleft lip and palate; cancer; sickle cell anemia and other blood disorders; and various physical disabilities."

Visit the IU Newsroom to read the entire article:
https://news.iu.edu/stories/2017/08/iub/inside/03-adaptive-scuba-camps.html

New Library Materials

July has come and gone, and August has arrived. Wondering what’s new in the Library? Each month, we take a look back at the previous month to see what new items were received and placed in the collection. We got in a good selection from topics such as assistive technology, mental health, and transition to college.

To see the entire list of our newest holdings in the Library, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

When we collided

When we collided is a 368-page romance novel for older teens. While 17 year old Jonah is struggling with his father's passing, his mother's depression, and keeping his 5 siblings and their home and restaurant going, Jonah's girlfriend, Vivi, has struggles of her own with her bipolar disorder. "Through each high and low, Vivi and Jonah's love is put to the test . . . but what happens when love simply isn't enough?" -publisher

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

Dogs in training to detect Parkinson's

In an article from an Indianapolis news station today, a small group of dogs in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state are learning how to detect a specific symptom of Parkinson's disease in hopes that they can help folks detect the disease in its earliest stages. "Early detection would provide an opportunity for doctors to add years, maybe decades of quality time to patients’ lives," according to the article.

To read the entire article, please visit:
http://www.wthr.com/article/dogs-train-to-sniff-out-parkinsons-disease

Regional workshops announced on behavior and learning

Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have announced a new workshop called "When Behavior Interferes with Learning: Strategies for Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors." If you work with students who have challenging or difficult behaviors (regardless of their diagnostic label), this workshop may be relevant to you. Strategies offered in the workshop may be applicable to students without disabilities as well as those with disabilities.

To learn more about this workshop and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/when-behavior-interferes-with-learning-strategies-for-understanding-and-managing-challenging-behaviors

The DATA Model for teaching preschoolers with autism

The DATA Model for teaching preschoolers with autism is a 480-page "proven program rooted in evidence-based practice and based on 20 years of testing and refinement. First, you'll assess children's functional needs with the DATA Model Skills Checklist; then you'll use more than 140 instructional programming sheets and lesson plans to increase children's developmental progress in the areas identified with the checklist. This linked system helps you pinpoint learning goals for children, promote their progress through tailored interventions, and support children in generalizing new skills and behaviors across settings." -publisher

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

Six dots: A story of young Louis Braille

Six dots: A story of young Louis Braille is a 40-page hardcover book written for children from preschool to third grade. It is a Schneider Family Book Award winner about a boy who lost his sight at the age of five but still wanted to read and live like everyone else.

"Award-winning writer Jen Bryant tells Braille’s inspiring story with a lively and accessible text, filled with the sounds, the smells, and the touch of Louis’s world. Boris Kulikov’s inspired paintings help readers to understand what Louis lost, and what he was determined to gain back through books.

"An author’s note and additional resources at the end of the book complement the simple story and offer more information for parents and teachers." -publisher

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

A parents' ABC of the autism spectrum

A parents' ABC of the autism spectrum is a 224-page "alphabetical categorisation of the possible issues a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may encounter.

"Written by an experienced clinical psychologist, this book offers information for parents whose children have been diagnosed with ASD, and is presented in an easy-to-use A to Z format. In a return to core understandings of ASD, the author translates difficult behavioural issues into practical information and strategies." -publisher

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

Addressing the Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Needs of Our Students

Looking for a workshop on strategies to use for kids with mental health concerns in schools? The Indiana School Mental Health Initiative at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism will be sponsoring a one-day workshop to be held in seven different locations throughout the state. The goal of this workshop is to delve deeply into how stress and adversity affect brain architecture, therefore affecting behavior and learning. Attendees will walk away with strategies that they can begin to implement immediately in their classrooms and schools.

For more information on this workshop and the dates, locations, and registration, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/addressing-the-social-emotional-behavioral-and-mental-health-needs

For Parents: Preparing for the School Year

It's only July, but before you know it, the new school year will be upon us. The director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism has published an article that will help parents begin preparing for that event. To find information, suggestions, and tips on starting the school year off right, please visit:

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/for-parents-preparing-for-the-school-year

The Silver Gate

The Silver Gate is a 320-page novel written for kids ages 8-12. The story revolves around a boy whose sister has developmental delays. They live in a feudal system where young Elric must help his father work the land. Can Wynn avoid being sold to the lord of the castle as a maid? Does the fairy realm where all children are welcome really exist?

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

New website for early intervention

The Riley Child Development Center at IU School of Medicine; Indiana Resource Center for Autism at Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University; The Arc of Indiana; and Autism Society of Indiana have partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Learn the Signs. Act Early" program so children with autism and other developmental disabilities can be identified early and get the services and support they and their families need.

Visit the new website at actearlyindiana.org to view resources, materials, training, and support available to families and professionals.

That's the way I think: Dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and dyscalculia explained

That's the way I think: Dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and dyscalculia explained is a 184-page guide, now in its third edition, that offers an explanation of these learning differences and how they sometimes overlap. "This new edition includes a brand-new chapter on dyscalculia. New sections also explore updates in the study of dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD as well as visualisation and synaesthesia, in the light of new data and research. These updates enable the reader to gain a fuller understanding of the sensory experiences and thoughts of individuals with specific learning differences." -publisher

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

Blueprint for an autism friendly city

Blueprint for an autism friendly city: How Battlefield became the first autism friendly city in Missouri is a 42-page book about a program that was established on a very grand scale to help citizens and businesses become more aware of the needs of people on the autism spectrum. This small city in middle America modified their communication and physical spaces to become more barrier-free so that those who have autism could be included in events and venues.

Want to check it out? Email us at libiidc@indiana.edu.

Sleep Patterns in Children with Autism

Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have published an article with suggestions for helping your child on the autism spectrum to establish healthy sleep patterns. Beyond any medical issues that may be happening, the article addresses some environmental factors that may cause disrupted sleep and offers suggestions for bedtime routines.

To read the entire article, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/good-night-sleep-tight-and-don-rsquo-t-let-the-bed-bugs-bite

What's New?

Here's hoping that everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July yesterday! I enjoyed my time off and saw some pretty awesome fireworks. Thank goodness for the rain beforehand! Now, before we go too much further into July, let's first take a look back at the new books that came into the library last month. We acquired books on topics such as dementia, inclusion, and social skills to name a few.

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

IRCA workshops

Wondering what workshops are coming up sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism? Here's a list that are open for registration:

PECS Level 1 Training - A Two Day Workshop, September 7 & 8, 2017 Indianapolis, IN. More details at: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/pecs
Note: Limited Seating

ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition)- A Two Day Workshop, September 19 & 20, 2017 - Indianapolis, IN. More details at: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/ados-2
Note: Limited Seating

Fundamentals of Stuctured TEACCH®ing - A Two Day Workshop, September 27 & 28, 2017 - Indianapolis, IN. More details at: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/structured-teacch-ing-strategies

Learn It Today. Use It Tomorrow - Presented by Sarah Ward, MS, CCC-SLP, October 4, 2017 - Indianapolis, IN. More details at: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow

As Brave As You

As brave as you is an award-winning 432-page novel for children ages 10 and up. Brooklyn brothers Ernie and Genie learn that they will spend the summer in rural Virginia with the grandparents they've never met face-to-face. Even more surprises are in store for the boys when they learn they'll have to do chores and follow their grandparent's rules. They'll learn about life, becoming a man, and what it means to be brave.

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

Free webinar on universal design

Next Tuesday, June 27, from 12:30-1:00 pm ET, the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center will be hosting a lunch and learn webinar on universal design featuring John Salmen, president of Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. The webinar will cover some of the history of universal design and the many facets of the term. It's free to join but registration is required.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://bit.ly/2sngSpY

A Fully Accessible Water Park

In an article found on mashable.com, a new water park will open this weekend in San Antonio, Texas, that caters to people with disabilities. Morgan's Inspiration Island will offer six major attractions including a river boat ride and several splash pads. With help from the University of Pittsburgh, a new type of wheelchair was developed to keep users' high-tech chairs from being damaged in the water. And the best part? Admittance is free to people with disabilities!

Read all about it at:
http://mashable.com/2017/06/15/morgans-inspiration-island-water-park-disability/

Survival Guide: Personal Care

The Library recently purchased a copy of Attainment's Survival Guide: Personal Care. One book is specifically for women and the other for men. These guides are around 300 pages each and both cover vital personal care activities. Each book "includes basics like brushing teeth and taking showers as well as buying clothes, being stylish, and getting along with friends. It includes relevant activity sequences, two comprehension quizzes, and instructive photo essays of the activities featuring age appropriate models." -publisher

Want to check them out? Email us at libiidc@indiana.edu.

Living on Your Own

Living on Your Own is a housekeeping and interpersonal skill curriculum for students transitioning into adulthood from Attainment Company. It "teaches a wide range of housekeeping activities and related interpersonal skills. Activities include the basics like setting the table and mopping the floor, outdoor maintenance, and living with roommates." -publisher

Want to check it out? Email us at libiidc@indiana.edu.

What's New

Wondering what's new in the Library? May has come and gone, and we're already well into June, but let's take a moment to look back and see what new materials came in to the Library last month. From autism to learning disabilities, to executive function skills, we received a good mix of topics.

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

See something you want to borrow? Give us a call, send us an email or drop by for a visit! We're happy to help.

New Resource from IRCA

Know a teen or adult with a new diagnosis? The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has just published a new booklet entitled, "After You Receive the Diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Resource for Adolescents and Adults Who are Newly Diagnosed." The booklet offers general information on the disorder and discusses disclosing your diagnosis to others along with self-advocacy, transition to college, and employment. Medical and healthcare information is also included.

To view the booklet online, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/defiles/IRCA/TeenAdultATDBooklet2017.pdf

To order multiple hard copies, visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/irca-materials-request

Library Closed Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 22nd, the Library will be closed all day. We're moving offices around a bit to accommodate new staff at the Institute. Books here, desks there. It will be chaotic!

We'll open back up in the same space but a different look on Tuesday, May 23rd. Hope to see you then!

Learn It Today, Use It Tomorrow workshop

Learn It Today, Use It Tomorrow is a practical strategies seminar for SLPs and other professionals as well as family members with children who have executive function deficits. This workshop is sponsored by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism in collaboration with MSD of Lawrence Township and will be held on October 4, 2017, in Indianapolis.

For details on the seminar and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/learn-it-today-use-it-tomorrow

Learning to plan and be organized: Executive function skills for kids with AD/HD

Learning to plan and be organized: Executive function skills for kids with AD/HD is a 128-page guide for children ages 8 to 12 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Offering tips, strategies, and activities to help kids with executive functioning skills that are often lacking, the book also includes humorous illustrations that help keep kids' interest on the material at hand. Resources for parents are included at the back of the book.

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

A comprehensive guide to intellectual and developmental disabilities

A comprehensive guide to intellectual and developmental disabilities offers a textbook with 784 pages of  thorough, up-to-date information on intervention, education, family roles, health issues, specific disabilities, and more. Presenting both the facts and practical, real-world advice on meeting the individual needs of people with disabilities, this book is also student friendly, with learning objectives, instructive case stories, stimulating questions for reflection, and key Internet resources.

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

Gifts: Mothers reflect on how children with Down syndrome enrich their lives

Gifts: Mothers reflect on how children with Down syndrome enrich their lives is the commemorative 10th anniversary edition of the popular book of the same name from 2006. This new edition features updates on many of the children from the first book. It provides new parents with a source of up-to-date, positive, and realistic insight from mothers in-the-know.

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

Elevating co-teaching through UDL

Elevating co-teaching through UDL offers 208 pages of structure and guidance for both general education and special education teachers who are teaching together in an inclusive classroom. Using the framework of Universal Design for Learning, the author offers answers to many questions teachers have such as: How does UDL inform the lesson-planning process? What does UDL look like in the classroom? What role does formative assessment play? and more.

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

Universally designed leadership: Applying UDL to systems and schools

Want to provide a more inclusive educational environment? Universally designed leadership: Applying UDL to systems and schools is a 136-page guide written by two veteran school administrators to help school leaders and educators put UDL into practice in their schools.

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

What's New

Looking for what's new in the Library? Each month, we take a look back at the new items that have arrived in the Library, and this last month's list was very easy to compile. The list may be short, but it's long on great information. Take a look!

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

Workshop Announced for ADOS-2

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism in collaboration with RISE Learning Center and Southside Special Services of Marion County is announcing a workshop on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). This two-day workshop will be held on September 19 and 20 in Indianapolis and will provide a unique opportunity to learn directly from a co-author of the ADOS. The administration of the five modules of the ADOS-2 will be outlined, and video demonstrations of some of the modules will be shown and used in order to analyze and discuss scoring criteria in detail.

For more information and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/ados-2

Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder is a 200-page guide written for early childhood educators working with students on the spectrum as young as three years old. The book "showcases the diverse capabilities of students with ASD" and offers example activities that help young children show off their potential. Each chapter begins with a real-world example and then discusses strategies to help educators understand, help, and encourage the child.

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

Looking for a qualified ABA provider?

The folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have published an article to help parents when looking for a qualified ABA provider and another article on tips for choosing one. Written in collaboration with other professionals across the state, the articles offer sound advice to those who may be overwhelmed with the task.

The first article, What to Consider When Looking for an ABA Provider, offers guidance on criteria to consider:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/what-to-consider-when-looking-for-a-qualified-aba-provider

The second article, Tips for Choosing a Provider for Applied Behavior Analysis, offers quick tips or "first steps" in choosing the provider that's right for your family:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/tips-for-choosing-a-provider-for-applied-behavior-analysis-aba

Camp Yes And fundraising in full swing

"Camp Yes And" and "Yes And Improv Classes" create a safe place for autistic teens and educators to loosen up and be themselves. The instructors show educators how to use improv as a teaching tool and coach them as they apply these skills by offering fun camps and classes for youth on the spectrum. As everyone laughs together, teens develop stronger social skills, gain confidence, and form friendships—often for the first time in their lives. Educators rediscover their sense of play and learn a whole new approach to the classroom.

This month, there is a fundraiser to support these free programs that can be found at:
https://iufoundation.fundly.com/laugh-learnforautism

This Wednesday, April 19, would be an ideal day to make a donation. It’s IU Day, and the fundraising campaign that receives the greatest total number of donations will be given $5K by the IU Foundation. So, even a $1 donation would be a huge help!

Another way to support these programs is to enjoy at show at ComedySportz Indianapolis on April 26. It will be an all-ages improv comedy show, and ComedySportz will donate 100% of ticket sales and auction items to Camp Yes And’s camps and classes. More information and tickets are available at: https://cszindy.vbotickets.com/event/Camp_Yes_And_Fundraiser/19299.

For more information about the Camp Yes And program, please visit:
http://yesand.indiana.edu/home.php

Pathways to Employment for Transition Aged Youth and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Interdisciplinary Technical Assistance Center on Autism and Developmental Disorders is announcing a webinar that will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. The webinar entitled Pathways to Employment for Transition Aged Youth and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders will review the research regarding employment outcomes for youth with ASD as well as review 3 important pathways to employment. Additionally, the presenters will provide specific examples regarding the supports youth and adults with ASD used to acquire and maintain employment in community-based integrated environments.

Presenters will be Paul Wehman, PhD, the founding editor-in-chief of the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Carol Schall, PhD, the Co-Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence, the Director of the Virginia Autism Resource Center, and the Principal Investigator in the development of the Community Based Functional Skills Assessment for Transition Aged Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders, a grant funded by Autism Speaks.

For more information about this webinar and to register, please visit:
http://www.aucd.org/itac/detail/event.cfm?event_id=7955&id=0&parent=650&parent_title=Events&url=/itac/template/page.cfm?id=650

A Teacher's Guide to Special Education

Bateman, D., & Cline, J. L. (2016). A teacher's guide to special education. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

“In this practical reference, David F. Bateman—bestselling author of A Principal's Guide to Special Education—and special education administrator Jenifer L. Cline clarify what general education teachers need to know about special education law and processes and provide a guide to instructional best practices for the inclusive classroom.

“The breadth of coverage in this book, along with its practical examples, action steps, and appendixes covering key terms and definitions will provide the foundation all K–12 teachers need to successfully instruct and support students receiving special education services. It's an indispensable resource for every general education classroom.” -publisher

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

UDL Now!

"In this revised and expanded edition of UDL Now!, Katie Novak provides practical insights and savvy strategies for helping all learners meet high standards using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL is a framework for inclusive education that aims to lower barriers to learning and optimize each individual's opportunity to learn. Novak shows how to use the UDL Guidelines to plan lessons, choose materials, assess learning, and improve instructional practice." -publisher

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

Communication Workshop announcement

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism and Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc., in collaboration with MSD of Lawrence Township, are co-sponsoring a workshop titled PECS Level 1 Training. This workshop offers its participants "an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills."

The two-day workshop will be held in Indianapolis on September 7th and 8th. To learn more about this workshop, and to register, please visit:

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/pecs

Welcome!

We're glad you found us! You may have known us as the Center for Disability Information and Referral, or the CeDIR Library, but due to an internal re-organization, we are now known as the Library at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC).

We are a full-service library, offering more than 5,000 books, kits, and DVDs on disability-related topics across the lifespan. Interested in learning more about specific disabilities or special education or employing people with disabilities? Give us a call, send us an email, or stop by. Our hours are 8:30-11:30 and 12:30-4:00 Monday through Friday.

Our website address has changed as well as our email, but the physical address and phone numbers are still the same. Here is our contact information:

The Library at the IIDC
1905 N. Range Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47408

812-855-9396
800-437-7924 (Indiana)

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/library
libiidc@indiana.edu