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Record Nr.

UNINA9910794621903321

Autore

Anderson Amelia <1887-1971, >

Titolo

Library programming for autistic children and teens / / Amelia Anderson ; foreword by Barbara Klipper

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, Illinois : , : ALA Editions, , [2021]

©2021

ISBN

0-8389-3805-1

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (209 pages)

Disciplina

027.6/63

Soggetti

Libraries and the developmentally disabled

Autism spectrum disorders in children

Libraries and teenagers with disabilities

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- How to Use This Book -- 1: What Is Autism? -- 2: Decisions to Make -- 3: Best Practices -- 4: Storytime Programs for Young Children -- 5: Programming for School-Age Children -- 6: Programming for Teens -- 7: Programming for Families -- 8: Programming in School Libraries -- App A: Training and Education -- App B: Recommended Resources for Intersectional Practice -- App C: Building Your Collection -- App D: Potential Funding Sources for Programs -- App E: Resources for Program Support -- App F: Sensory IntegrationActivities -- App G: Keys to a Successful Library Visit -- About the Contributors -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

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.