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Library Services for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Paperback, New ed.)
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Library Services for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Paperback, New ed.)
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Autism is now the second most commonly diagnosed serious
developmental disability, and the number of children identified as
autistic continues to grow. Introducing what autism spectrum
disorder is, and identifying the great need to build and manage
programs for autistic youth, Farmer offers librarians in or outside
a school environment all the information they need to build a
library literacy program geared towards these children. Designed to
both awaken sensitivities of library staff and address the
questions of those who are already aware of the issue, this book
Shows how autistic children are increasingly mainstreamed into
traditional library and school programs and identifies the special
needs and issues they face in a library setting Equips readers to
meet the needs of young autistic library users with practical tools
for training library staff, teachers, and volunteers Explains
hyperlexia, the main barrier to the development of literacy among
autistic children, and how programs using sensory experiences can
strengthen both literacy skills and socialization Proposes
strategies for using library design to ensure that materials and
resources are accessible to all patrons Including a glossary of
terms and bibliography of additional resources, Farmer's book is an
important tool for raising awareness and supporting literacy
development for autistic children in the library setting.
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