Programming for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder / Barbara Klipper.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2014Description: xv, 152 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0838912060 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 9780838912065 (pbk. : alk. paper)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | Please Ask at Children's Desk | 027.663 K65 | Available | 33111007618206 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"Here's a sensory buffet for librarians to savor! Using these imaginative programs, they will get all children--with and without autism and sensory processing disorder--learning, moving, and in sync."
--Carol Kranowitz, author, The Out-of-Sync Child
Those who understand the unique sensitivities of young people with autism spectrum disorder, now the second most commonly diagnosed serious developmental disability, know that ordinary library programming guides are not up to the task of effectively serving these library users. Klipper has presented at conferences and trained librarians from around the country in autism awareness, and the grant-funded Sensory Storytime programming she developed at The Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut is a model for reaching children with autism spectrum disorder. Her complete programming guide, ideal for audiences ranging from preschool through school-age children, teens, and families,
Provides background information on the disorder to help librarians understand how to program for this special audience Features step-by-step programs from librarians across the country, adaptable for both public and school library settings Suggests methods for securing funding and establishing partnerships with community organizations Includes a list of additional resources that will prove valuable to librarians and parents/caregivers alikeKlipper's deep knowledge and experience on the subject makes her guidance on serving these library users and their families invaluable.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-132) and index.
What is autism? -- Decisions and best practices -- Preparing storytime programs: what you need to know -- Storytime program models -- Programming for school-age children -- Programming for teens -- Programming for families -- Programming in school libraries -- Appendix A. Resources -- Appendix B. Books and related sensory activities -- Appendix C. Rhymes and related sensory activities -- Appendix D. Keys to a successful library visit.
There are families with ASD in every community, and with a very little effort they may well become your most loyal and ardent supporters. Discover how to start programming services to the real children and teens behind the statistics.