As one of the few public places where peace and quiet can
often be found, libraries have long served autistic children and adults well. Still,
popular group activities held at libraries can be an issue for autistic
children who can easily become overwhelmed by the noise and activity of peers.
Librarians and staff can become overwhelmed as well, when responses to sensory
or social inaccessibility lead to what some people call “behaviors.” In this presentation, we will discuss brain
differences in autism and how these create unique sensory profiles which in
turn determine responses to the environment. You will learn about the sensory and social needs
of autistic people and how to create an environment that promotes calmness and
security, as well as how to prevent or respond to meltdowns. The presentation
also includes book recommendations for all ages.
1 hr / 1 LEU
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Register here and a Zoom link will be sent to you.
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If
you cannot attend the live webinar, request to have the recording sent
to you when it is ready (usually within 30 days of the
live session)
via this form. The webinar will also be posted on the Indiana State Library's
Archived Training page.
Presenter: Bev Harp is Project Director for Innovative Supports for Autistic
Workers (ISAW), a project of the Human Development Institute (HDI) and is
self-advocate faculty for LEND at the University of Kentucky. Bev is an
autistic self-advocate who has presented at national conferences for APSE,
AHEAD, TASH, and many other organizations. She holds a master’s degree in
social work from the University of Kentucky.
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