Research consistently indicates that individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) respond favorably to a structured environment. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of how and why to implement structured teaching strategies (as developed by the TEACCH® Autism Program,) such as visual schedules, work systems and deliberately designed work materials. The workshop will… Read more »
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Video modeling: Visual-based strategies to help people on the autism spectrum
“The key to helping your ASD child may be right in your pocket! Help your child to learn new skills and overcome existing barriers quickly and independently, regardless of age or ability. Video modeling is an effective method of teaching that uses recorded videos and technology. With repetitive and consistent exposure to video models, success… Read more »
Autism Parent Support in Indiana
Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have published “a listing of Autism Society chapters and additional support groups across Indiana for parents of children and adults across the autism spectrum. This information is provided to help those families trying to locate a group for support.” To see the entire listing, please visit; https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/parent-groups
What’s New?
Looking for the latest books and videos that have been added to the Library at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community? Check out our “What’s New?” page! There, we list all the books that came in the previous month by topic. https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new
Clarifying the Services of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism has recently published a new article that discusses the services and support that the center offers within the community. It also highlights the center’s work around Indiana’s School Mental Health Initiative. To read the entire article, please visit: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/clarifying-the-services-of-the-irca