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This second edition provides key information, updated program ideas, and practical tips that will help library workers feel more prepared to serve members of this prevalent population.
Since the first edition of this landmark guide was published, there has been increased interest in services for library patrons on the autism spectrum; indeed, more people of all ages now self-identify as autistic. Those who understand the unique characteristics of autistic young people know that ordinary library programming guides are not up to the task of effectively serving these library users. Well qualified to speak to this need, Anderson is an educator, library researcher, and former public librarian who has helped to develop two IMLS funded initiatives that train library workers to better understand and serve autistic patrons. … [Amazon.com]
ISBN
9780838994856
Publication Date
4-2021
Publisher
ALA Editions
City
Chicago
Disciplines
Accessibility | Disability Studies | Library and Information Science
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Amelia, "Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens" (2021). STEMPS Faculty Books. 4.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/stemps_books/4
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Accessibility Commons, Disability Studies Commons, Library and Information Science Commons
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A copy of this book is available for download April 1, 2022.