Autism and Libraries
Autism and Libraries
The most recent statistics from the CDC indicate that 1 out of 88 children are being diagnosed with Autism. Every day we are encountering teens on the spectrum in our school and public libraries. The question we must ask ourselves is this: What are we doing to meet their needs? Teen Issues: Autism and LibrariesWith […]
Mr. Internet: Teens on the Spectrum and Online, a guest post by Lyn Miller-Lachmann
My novel Rogueportrays a young teenager on the autism spectrum who has come to rely almost exclusively on “Mr. Internet” to learn about the world, especially after she gets suspended from school for attacking a bully. Through Mr. Internet, Kiara has diagnosed herself with Asperger’s syndrome, learned how to fix her brother’s bicycle, and found […]
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month The most recent statistics from the CDC indicate that 1 out of 88 children are being diagnosed with Autism. Every day we are encountering teens on the spectrum in our school and public libraries. The question we must ask ourselves is this: What are we doing to meet their needs?Teen […]
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