Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

An 8-year-old child who has autism wants to participate in your story and craft activity. You do not know the child well, and the activity begins soon. Which supports could be beneficial, considering that you do not have time to learn more about

Visual cues (such as posters or signs) about expected behavior. A visual schedule of the order of events projected or posted--use an indicator to visually show what part of the schedule you are on at all times. Making sure the child knows where he or she can go if at any time he or she feels overwhelmed (a calming place). All of the above.

Having a collection of resources about autism and fiction with characters with autism can have all of the following benefits except

Educating other users in the library about autism, which will build tolerance, understanding and acceptance Helping people with autism and their caregivers to better understand and help themselves Ensuring that library users with autism feel welcomed and a part of the community Complying with federal autism mandates and state laws

Sensory maps are a support for people with autism that

Provide tactile stimulation for maps in your library’s collection Teach children with autism what a visit to the library will be like Provide information about the level of sensory stimulation that may be present in each area of your library Teach children with autism how to use the library

What is an important first goal of a library orientation for a person with autism?

Start building a relationship with a person with autism Make a person with autism aware of the rules so they will not have to ask for help Prove that all library staff have gone through Project ENABLE training Teach caregivers about how to use a library

Which of the following is an adaptation you can make to your library’s physical environment to make it more comfortable for people with autism?

Providing clear and consistent signage throughout your library to cut down on uncertainty Providing minimal signage throughout the library to minimize distracting clutter Installing ultraviolet light filters on your library’s windows Installing hand dryers in all your library’s restrooms

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