Kibbles Rockin' Clubhouse

Kibbles Rockin' Clubhouse Vol. 1 expressing Yourself is a DVD specialized for children with autism spectrum disorder. Here children can learn to express themselves using their voice and their body. In the DVD you get 42 minutes of educational songs, an interactive section called "Kibbles World, karaoke song-a-long special features, over forty minutes of materials dedicated to support parents and much more.


Interested in this book and live in Indiana?

If not, check WorldCat to see if you local library has it.

Conference on mental health

A one-day conference on the topic of “Bringing Worlds Together ID: MH (Intellectual Disabilities: Mental Health)” will take place in Indianapolis on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. The conference is being presented by Meridian Services in association with NADD-An association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Two keynote presentations are planned: Lauren Charlot, PhD., will speak on “Medical Problems that May Present as Acute Psychiatric Disorders” and Edwin Mikkelsen, MD, will speak on “Pathways to and from Polypharmacy.” This will be followed by six concurrent sessions on topics that include community collaboration, crises, individual supportive therapy, trauma treatment, assessment of risk, and mood disorders in people with ID.

Online registration will be available in late April. For more information, go to http://www.thenadd.org/

That Went Well

That Went Well: Adventures in Caring for My Sister by Terrell Harris Dougan is based on her life and caring for her sister, Irene, who has a cognitive disability from an injury at birth. This memoir begins with her parents decision to keep Irene at home instead of sending her into an institution and the impact that had on the family in the 1950's in Utah. Terrell and her family find humor even in the most difficult times. This story is an honest look into the lifelong relationship of taking care of a sister who has a cognitive disability while caring for her own family.

Interested in this book and live in Indiana?

If not, check WorldCat to see if you local library has it.

Work Experiences for Youth

The Way to Work: How to Facilitate Work Experiences for Youth in Transition by Richard G. Luecking is a practical guide designed to help educators, transition specialists, and employment specialists facilitate satisfying work experiences and jobs for high school students and young adults with disabilities. Included in this book are tips on formal and informal assessments, recruiting employer partners, advocating for accommodations on the job, support, family involvement, and collaboration with other professionals.

Interested in this? Indiana resident? Contact us!

Non-Indiana resident? Find this book at your local library using WorldCat!