Center for Disability Information & Referral

365+1 Ways to Succeed with ADHD

2013-06-18T09:05:00.001-04:00

Looking for tips and strategies for someone with ADHD? 365+1 Ways to Succeed with ADHD may be just what you're searching for! With over 80 ADHD experts and professionals from around the world weighing in, you will find a variety of answers to the question, “What is the most valuable tip or strategy that you know of for succeeding with ADHD?”

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu!

Mobile App Monday - Webinar on Mobile Apps

2013-06-17T09:43:00.000-04:00

Looking for a webinar to help you choose educational apps for students from middle school to college? A series of three webinars will begin next week covering tools and strategies for improving executive functioning, reading, writing and new learning. Join Joan Green, a speech-language pathologist of over 26 years with a special interest in assistive technologies, for this webinar series to learn more about using Mac and PC computers, ios devices such as the iPad, additional devices such as the Livescribe Pen and online sites.

For more information on this series of webinars, please visit: http://www.innovativespeech.com/webinars--top-affordable-technologies-for-helping-students-in-middle-school-through-college

Health U.: A nutrition curriculum for teenagers

2013-06-14T09:01:00.003-04:00

Looking for age-appropriate nutrition education materials for adolescents and young adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities? Health U.: A nutrition curriculum for teenagers with intellectual and developmental disabilities can help. This program encourages building a healthy lifestyle and includes hands-on activities, movement/physical activities, taste testing, and "Take-Home Ideas." Both basic and advanced activities accommodate a wide variety of knowledge and abilities. The curriculum is designed to be taught by registered dietitians or educators who have had college-level courses in nutrition.

Want to learn more? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

2013-06-13T10:59:00.002-04:00

Taking charge of adult ADHD is a handy guide for helping adults with attention issues, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions. Step-by-step strategies for managing symptoms and reducing their impact on daily life are stressed in this book. Hands-on self-assessment tools and skills-building exercises, plus clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments are also addressed.

Want to know more? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Handbook of Learning Disabilities

2013-06-12T09:10:00.005-04:00

Want to learn about the nature and classifications of learning disabilities? The Handbook of Learning Disabilities is now in its second edition. Its offers information on the causes of learning disabilities and how to identify these disorders in students. Best practices are included along with the concepts and methods that guide LD research and highlights important directions for future investigation.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children

2013-06-11T13:24:00.003-04:00

Want to implement the popular Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model in an early childhood setting?
Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children: The early childhood model of individualized positive behavior support is a practical, easily accessible guidebook will help you improve the social-emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors of young children in preschool settings. Learn how to:

resolve persistent challenging behaviors
set individualized goals for children
conduct family-centered assessment and intervention
work effectively with diverse families
and more!

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Demystifying Transition Assessment

2013-06-07T12:53:00.000-04:00

Need help with assessing transition plans? Demystifying transition assessment might be what you're looking for. Refer to this practical guide to use today's best assessment tools and strategies when identifying which transition approaches really work. You'll discover how to:

choose assessments appropriate for each situation and student
apply best assessment practices in 7 key areas (see sidebar)
collect the right data at the right time
implement evidence-based practices that meet IDEA requirements for transition assessment
and more!

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check it out or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Understanding families: Supportive approaches to diversity, disability, and risk

2013-06-06T09:27:00.002-04:00

Looking for a comprehensive guide to working effectively and respectfully with contemporary families? Understanding Families: Supportive Approaches to Diversity, Disability, and Risk may be just what you need. Get updated information on:

Demographic changes in the past decade
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Economic issues caused by the recession
The needs of infants and very young children
Infant mental health

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Teaching transition skills in inclusive schools

2013-06-05T08:54:00.002-04:00

From two staff members here at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community comes Teaching Transition Skills in Inclusive Schools. This book introduces a framework for transition services in an integrated, cohesive process that gets all students ready for college, careers and citizenship. Lesson plans aligned with Common Core State Standards will help educators and transition specialists make key improvements to transition services and instructional practices.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

What's New?

2013-06-04T11:14:00.001-04:00

Warmer days are coming... I hope. But before we all go off to the swimming pool, let's first take a look back at the new items that arrived in the library last month. Topics included autism, families, education, and transition. For a look at the whole list, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=2317

Mobile App Monday - Sleepmaker All in One

2013-06-03T11:06:00.000-04:00

Got someone who needs sensory input to rest well? This app has feature galore!

√ 110 complete tracks from all 5 Sleepmaker Pro Apps including every track from:
√ Sleepmaker Rain Pro
√ Sleepmaker Storms Pro
√ Sleepmaker Waves Pro
√ Sleepmaker Streams Pro
√ Sleepmaker Wildlife Pro
√ Sleepmaker White Noise [NEW]
√ Multi Tasking - Run the app in the background**
√ Color graded 360 degree select wheel
√ Easier operation at night
√ Turn off app after timer expires switch
√ Glowing timer icon
√ Automatic function to fade tracks out
√ Programmable 24 hour sleep timer
√ Standby mode to save battery life
√ FREE additional tracks and upgrades for life!

Want more information? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sleepmaker-all-in-one/id401073457?mt=8

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

2013-05-30T11:00:00.003-04:00

In Dr. Russell Barkley's Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, readers get hands-on self-assessment tools and skills-building exercises, plus clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments for adults with ADHD. Specific techniques are presented for overcoming challenges in critical areas where people with the disorder often struggle—work, finances, relationships, and more.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Wonder

2013-05-28T08:55:00.000-04:00

Book Description:
"August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance."

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Memorial Day Observance

2013-05-24T08:39:00.000-04:00

In observance of the

Memorial Day holiday,

CeDIR will be closed on

Monday, May 27th.

We hope you all have a

safe and happy holiday weekend!

Skills for Independence, Transition, and Employment

2013-05-23T09:41:00.000-04:00

"The S.I.T.E. program (Skills for Independence, Transition, and Employment), based at Indiana University- Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI), is a 2-year college campus and community-based transition program for students with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 18 and 21 following their high school education. The program is designed to create and support a daily schedule personalized to the student's interests and needs in an adult-oriented environment."

CeDIR has a copy of S.I.T.E.'s DVD which is an overview of their program. Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this video.

Freaks Like Us

2013-05-21T14:50:00.004-04:00

Finding close friends in the SED (Severely Emotionally Disturbed) classroom, Jason “Freak” Milwaukee learns of the disappearance of Sunshine, a girl with selective mutism who speaks only to Freak and Drip, a boy with ADHD. Freak is the prime suspect in the case and must wade through the various voices in his head to decide whether to keep Sunshine's secret or save her life.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - Kindle

2013-05-20T10:04:00.001-04:00

"The Kindle app is optimized for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, giving users the ability to read Kindle books, newspapers, magazines, textbooks and PDFs on a beautiful, easy-to-use interface. You’ll have access to over 1,000,000 books in the Kindle Store plus hundreds of newspapers and magazines. Amazon Whispersync automatically syncs your last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across devices (including Kindle), so you can pick up your book where you left off on another device."

For more information about this app, please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle/id302584613?mt=8#

Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am

2013-05-17T15:05:00.003-04:00

A brain injury from the war in Iraq brings a young soldier home forever changed in Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am. This powerful novel takes us through Ben's young life from the success he has in high school to the brain injury he endures in Iraq and his struggle to remember--everything. This book is a Schneider Family Book Award winner that honors "an author or illustrator for the artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences."

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Closed-captioning glasses for movie goers

2013-05-15T08:58:00.000-04:00

Haven't been to the movies because of deafness or hard of hearing? According to a story found on NPR, there will be a special attraction for people with disabilities in theaters nationwide soon. By the end of this month, Regal Cinemas plans to have distributed closed-captioning glasses to more than 6,000 theaters across the country. Not only will these glasses provide closed-captioning for those with hearing impairments, they also have audio tracks with description of the action on the screen for those with vision impairments.

Read the entire article at: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/05/12/183218751/new-closed-captioning-glasses-help-deaf-go-out-to-the-movies?utm_source=NPR&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=20130513

An off-road wheelchair fit for developing countries

2013-05-14T08:47:00.000-04:00

According to an article on CNN.com, a professor at MIT has developed an inexpensive wheelchair fit for the off-road conditions that often exist in developing countries. This new wheelchair is called the Leveraged Freedom Chair (LFC) and is powered by two hand levers that function in a similar manner to gears on a bike.

To read the entire article and view the video, please visit: http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/09/tech/innovation/leveraged-freedom-chair-innovative-wheelchair/index.html

Mobile App Monday - MindNode

2013-05-13T10:39:00.002-04:00

Looking for a powerful mindmapping tool that can be used brainstorming and organizing your life? MindNode is something you might decide to check out. It has iCloud and Dropbox support so that you can always have your mindmaps with you. Lay out your notes and tasks visually. Concentrate on generating and connecting ideas no matter how big or small.

Want more information about this app? Please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mindnode/id312220102?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D6#

Special Needs Puberty and Social Skills

2013-05-09T08:34:00.000-04:00

Looking for puberty and personal safety instruction for teens and young adults with disabilities? CeDIR has a copy for boys, A Boy's Guide to Puberty and Personal Safety, and a copy for girls, A Girl's Guide to Puberty and Personal Safety. Each title is a kit that includes a DVD, workbooks for students, and a teaching guide.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title.

Preparing fundable grant proposals

2013-05-08T10:05:00.003-04:00

Preparing fundable grant proposals is a self instructional grant module for professionals and graduate students competing for federal grants in the fields of education, developmental disabilities, mental health, community psychology, and human and social services. Developed by a researcher at the University of Oregon's Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service, this module will help anyone who needs to get that grant funded!

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title.

Places with a Purpose: Communities for a Lifetime

2013-05-07T08:49:00.001-04:00

As part of the Older Americans Month awareness, tomorrow there will be a creative workshop that will strive to answer the question, "Can Indiana Towns and Cities Become Lifetime Communities?" Several guest speakers will be present to talk about various aspects of this topic:

Purposeful Lives Create Good for Everyone
Putting Health into Place
Urban Form and Purposeful Aging
Retrofitting Cities and Towns for All Ages and Abilities

This workshop will be held from 9:00 to 4:00 at Ivy Tech Community College at 200 Daniels Way in Bloomington. The fee is $10.00 which includes lunch and there are three ways to register:

Online: www.ivytech.edu/cll (click “Register” on left) Enter course #31482-123
Call Katrina Jones: 812-330-6042 or e-mail katjones@ivytech.edu
Register on-site at 8:30 a.m.

Sponsors:
Center on Aging & Community at Indiana University, Pfizer Foundation, Grantmakers in Aging, Indiana
Grantmakers Alliance, Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County.

Hosted by Ivy Tech Community College.

Mobile App Monday - Drawing Pad for iPad

2013-05-06T13:40:00.004-04:00

Want a robust drawing app with a small price tag? Take a look at Drawing Pad for iPad. It has 10 coloring books, stamps, stickers, and more! This app has won several awards and is highly rated. Great for working on fine motor skills or for someone who has sensory needs.

To learn more about it, please visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drawing-pad/id358207332?mt=8#