Camp Yes And is a project of the Center on Education and Lifelong Learning, in partnership with the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, two centers at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University. The 5-day camp is designed to support high-functioning teens (ages 13-18) on the autism spectrum, or those with a… Read more »
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Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Indiana
The folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism has updated their article on the prevalence of autism in Indiana. The article contains statistics and other facts about autism and its effect in Indiana. To read the entire article, please visit: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/prevalence-of-autism-spectrum-disorders-in-indiana
What’s New
Wondering what’s new on the shelves? Let’s take a look back and see what came in to the Library last month. New materials were received on AD/HD, autism, disability awareness, mental health, social-emotional development, and social skills. To view the entire list of titles, please visit: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new Want to check something out? Let us know… Read more »
Autism and employment: Raising your child with foundational skills for the future
“As a parent you want to ensure that your bright child with Autism Spectrum Disorder will have a bright future! And you are not alone. According to an Easter Seals survey, parents of children who have ASD were most worried about their children having independence in adulthood. Quality of life, fitting into society, and employment… Read more »
Broccoli Boot Camp
“Broccoli Boot Camp is a comprehensive guide for parents of children who are selective or picky eaters, and can be used with children with or without special needs (e.g, autism or Down syndrome). It presents common sense behavioral interventions to successfully expand children’s diet variety and preferences for healthy foods. “The book starts with the… Read more »