April is Autism Awareness Month and the folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism and the Autism Society of Indiana have published a tip sheet for working with individuals on the spectrum. The sheet includes general tips, tip for parents and caregivers, and tips for school personnel. To read the tip sheet, please visit: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/autism-awareness-month-a-facts-andtips-for-working-with-individuals-on-the-autism-spectrum
Tag: disability awareness
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 »
The image of disability: Essays on media representations
“A mainstay of modern life, the global media gives out information about disabilities that is often inaccurate or negative and perpetuates oppressive stigmas and discrimination. “In response to representations that have been incomplete, misguided or unimaginative, this collection of new essays encourages scholars and allies to refashion media so as to disrupt the status… Read more »
Leah’s voice
“Leah’s Voice is a story that touches on the difficulties children encounter when they meet a child with autism or special needs. Siblings may find it hard to explain to their friends, or feel disappointed when others aren’t understanding. This book tells the story of two sisters facing these challenges. Through her kindness and devotion, one… Read more »
What’s New?
Did you feel the nip in the air on Saturday? That’s definitely a sign of weather to come! The trees are starting to change colors, and pumpkin patches are springing up in unusual places too. But before we get too involved with our pumpkin spice ________ (fill in the blank), let’s first take a look… Read more »