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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.