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