“Communication and self-advocacy are vital to independence. This easy-to-use handbook is designed for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism and Down syndrome, and those who teach them. Anyone and everyone can use theatre games to practice communication. The fun, practical games in this book can help to lessen social anxiety,… Read more »
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Autism and Tomorrow
“Autism and Tomorrow is a comprehensive resource that addresses many parents’ questions pertaining to their child with autism, such as financial planning, long-term care, employment options, and employer relationships, community resources, education, bullying, puberty, doctor visits, sex, nutrition, fitness, family relationships, and more.” -publisher Want to check it out? Email us at libiidc@indiana.edu or… Read more »
Spectrum women: Walking to the beat of autism
“Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more general to autism. Contributors cover issues including growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care amongst many others. With great contributions from exceptional… Read more »
Independent Living Centers in Indiana
Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have recently published an article that discusses Independent Living Centers in Indiana–what they are, what they do, who they serve, and how to contact them. The article also mentions who to contact if your county isn’t served by an ILC. You can read the full article by… Read more »