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.