Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

A key stakeholder…

is indirectly affected by the program/service itself. is directly affected by the program/service itself. makes the program/service possible. has no influence on the program/service.

A library is starting a new program that will depend on full participation from library staff. If not all participate the program will be impossible to implement. What are library staff members considered?

Primary Stakeholders Secondary Stakeholders Key Stakeholders Integral Stakeholders

A teen patron with autism is making yelping noises and rocking back and forth while reading a book. In an autism-friendly library, the librarian or library staff would….

Remind him that the library is a quiet place and ask him to refrain from making sounds. Ask him to leave. Take the book from him. Ignore the behavior.

After a needs assessment is conducted, a librarian should...

immediately discontinue programs or services that are deemed “ineffective” or “unpopular.” Immediately initiate a new program. Speak with team members to decide the best way to implement gradual change and improvement. Both a and b.

Autism is caused by parents who do not love their children.

Fact Fiction

Before interpreting any data collected you must first...

Understand for whom and for what purpose you are analyzing this information. Have a project plan in place. Initiate a new program or service. Present results you believe the data will show.

Complete the following statement: Exposure to environmental risk factors for ASD...

Guarantees a child will have ASD Increases a child's risk for ASD Does not guarantee that a child will have ASD Both b and c

In 2016, the employment market saw a trend emerging regarding adults with autism and employment opportunities. What did this movement focus on?

Target hiring and retention by major firms Autism-focused businesses Self-employment and internet based creative collectives All of the above

In order to reach the most people and collect a wide variety of data, you may want to consider…

Using mail, telephone, and email to reach a wide population Asking only key informants Creating a focus group with few members. Asking only those who visit the library.

It is hard for people with autism to see things from a different perspective other than their own. What is the best way to describe this?

“I am right and you are wrong.” “Whether the logical scenarios inside our brains are wise or dumb, our commitment to them is indisputable.” “I do not like directions, repetitive tasks, or other opinions because I like to do my own thing and try new things.” “Even if I know you are right I won’t admit it because I don’t like you and do not respect you.”

Leo Kanner, the doctor who identified autism as its own condition, believed that autism was caused by which of the following?

Unloving mothers Biological fathers Antibiotics Overindulgent mothers

Parents often begin expressing concern about autism when their children are about 18-24 months old.

True False

People with autism often feel socially isolated. A study conducted by The Drexel University School of Public Health in 2015 revealed that “1 in ____ young people with autism was completely isolated — meaning he or she had not seen or spoken with friends i

4 5 10 20

The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend that multidisciplinary teams help make treatment recommendations for children with autism.

Fact Fiction

The United States Department of Education offers…

Resources for providing youth with disabilities transition planning and services after high school Lists of post-secondary options for education, employment, and independent living. No assistance for youth with disabilities. Both a and b

There is a link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Fact Fiction

What is an employment gap in relation to people with autism?

Employers who refuse to hire those with autism A significant gap in employment rates between people with autism and other groups of people. This includes neurotypicals and people with varying disabilities other than autism. Jobs that are not suitable for people with autism The gap between high school and the career world in which young adults with autism have difficulty finding a job

What is one way parents can prepare their children for a library visit?

Create a social story. Have the librarian visit the home ahead of time. Go right after school. Visit at the library's busiest time.

What is one way to make INSTITUTIONAL changes to better serve people with ASD?

Make posters. Greet everyone who comes into the library. Wear a "Welcome" button. Rewrite your library's accessibility policy.

What is the CDC's 2018 number for how many children have autism?

1 in 28 1 in 59 1 in 100 1 in 250

What is the purpose for conducting a needs assessment?

To replace an existing service or program. To fill in gaps in services in order to better serve the community. To create the next book order. All of the above

When is having a multidisciplinary team of autism specialists helpful?

When assessing a child diagnosed with autism to make treatment recommendations When conducting a developmental screening When making sure a child with autism receives "whole person" care Both a and c

Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for autism?

Persistent deficits in social communication and interaction across multiple contexts. Symptoms are not present until children are elementary school age. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Symptoms are not better explained by intellectual disability or global developmental delay.

Which of the following is a generally agreed-upon environmental risk factor for ASD?

Being born to a mother and/or father younger than 25 Being born in winter Being born to a mother older than 35 and/or a father older than 40 Being born via a C-section

Which of the following is a recommended component of sensory storytime?

Reading several long books Fluorescent lighting Reading the story very loudly for all to hear Having a visual schedule

Which of the following is an environmental factor that may increase a child's risk for ASD?

Vaginal birth High birth weight A mother who did not take prenatal vitamins while pregnant Very premature birth

Which of the following is an essential component of showing a Sensory Movie?

Allowing viewers to move around and make noise Limiting food and drinks Raising the volume of the film Total darkness

Why could key informants be beneficial in collecting data?

Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment.Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment. Key informants can replace all other data collection methods. Key informants provide assumptions about the community in quick interviews in which there is no need to go into great detail. Key informants have first-hand experience and concrete knowledge about the community and can provide qualitative in-depth information regarding what is happening in the community.

Why does D&I Representation affect a person with autism’s ability to find and keep a job?

D&I representation does not affect a person with autism’s ability to find/ keep employment. The autism community is over represented, which forces people with autism to compete for certain jobs. People with disabilities, especially those that are not apparent, are underrepresented in company strategies to hire minority populations. D&I representation only focuses on hiring people under the age of 30 with disabilities, making it hard for adults with autism to find employment.

Why is it important for libraries to provide supports like social stories, orientations, and sensory maps for people with autism?

These supports will increase the comfort level of people with autism with your library These supports will answer every question people with autism will have about your library These supports will reduce the burden on your staff because people can access them on their own These supports will show caregivers that your library is a welcoming place

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

Autism Post-Test

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