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

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

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

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.

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.