Understanding and Assisting Library Patrons on the Autism Spectrum
Submitted by Amigos on Thu, 2019-11-21 10:41Present across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups across the lifespan, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is estimated to affect 1 in 59 children in the U.S. Librarians are therefore likely to encounter patrons who are "on the spectrum" and require at least some modifications in their library use due to communication, sensory integration, and other challenges.