Select from any of the filters below to find resources available from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism.
To search across all center collections at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC), visit the IIDC resources page.
Resources for Individuals, Families and Professionals
Articles
Our articles provide thoughtful discussions and practical recommendations on a wide range of topics, including behavior, sensory programming, education, communication, and other issues.
Videos
Family Support Webinar videos are available in this section. Soon we plan to add how-to videos that demonstrate creating activities from items in your home, classroom or can be purchased from discount stores.
Visual Supports
Our visual supports are designed to help you or your child at home, in the classroom, and in many other situations. We've provided them in accessible documents that typically can be modified and customized to fit the needs of your specific situations.
We are continuing to improve and develop our collection of visual supports, so check back regularly.
We also curate a collection of visual supports and resources on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/IRCAIU/.
Financial Resources
We provide information about financial resources to support an individual and/or family member with ASD.
Groups and Activities
Summer Camps, Parent Support Groups, and the Students on the Spectrum Club at Indiana University Bloomington are just some of the in-person and online options for making and maintaining connections and support networks.
State Resources
We also round up resources for individuals and/or family member with ASD in Indiana, with specific links to state agencies and organizations.
Resources on Race, Equity, and Understanding
We act in solidarity with our Black colleagues, family, and friends.
In an organization as large as the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC), we have multiple perspectives and ideas, but we share a commitment to seeking and demanding equity for marginalized communities.
Our Library
The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has a full-service lending library with a wide variety of resources about disabilities across the lifespan. Regardless of where you live, we are happy to lend our materials to you through the mail or to help you find the answers you need.
We’re normally open weekdays from 8 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 4 pm ET.
Find Disability Resources with FINDER
For those with disabilities and their families, trying to navigate a complex web of services, programs, and other disability-related community resources can be daunting. In November, 2020, IU’s Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC) partnered with AWS Foundation of Ft. Wayne, IN, to implement Indiana Disability Resource FINDER as part of its library information and referral services.
“Research has shown that locating information about disability services and resources is a major hurdle for community stakeholders and disability professionals. As a state-wide tool, FINDER assists in making information accessible and geographically relevant for all Hoosiers,” said Derek Nord, IIDC director. “Through our extensive work across Indiana that touches on all stages of life, the IIDC is excited to expand FINDER’s reach to make it the go-to resource.”
FINDER provides 24/7 access to community services, is easy to use, and supports first-time users with a step-by-step guide. For more experienced users, it has advanced search features. Regardless of how information is located, search results are immediately available, can be saved for future use and shared.