Module 6: Targeting Autism in Libraries
Welcome to Project ENABLE Training
Initial Assessment
Module 1: Disability Awareness
Module 2: Disability Law & Policy
Module 3: Creating an Accessible Library
Module 4: Planning Inclusive Programs and Instruction
Module 5: Assistive Technology in Libraries
Module 6: Targeting Autism in Libraries
Final Assessment
Training Resources
Autism-friendly Collection
Autism-friendly Collection
Topic 3: Autism-friendly collection
What materials would best serve the needs of your library users who have autism?
Because people on the autism spectrum are likely to struggle with recognizing social norms and cues, understanding figurative language, figures of speech, and sarcasm, and have difficulty with speech and language, information that would assist users in learning these skills should be a priority in an autism-friendly library.
Fortunately, there is an ever-growing market for such resources. There are a wealth of computer games, video-based learning tools, apps, and physical toys and objects designed for children with autism. (See this site's resource database)