Access and Disability: Autism

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A PowerPoint presentation that introduces some aspects of Autism that may be of interest to those who work in a library setting.

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Access and Disability : 

Autism Access and Disability

What is Autism? : 

What is Autism? "Autism." Wikipedia. 2009. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 August 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism]. “Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.” ASD

The Autism Spectrum (ASD) : 

The Autism Spectrum (ASD) Walling, Linda Lucas. “Developmental Disabilities: Lifelong, Severe, and Alterable.” Information Services for People with Developmental Disabilities. Ed. Linda Lucas Walling and Marilyn M. Irwin. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1995. 1-36. Low-functioning Autism

The Autism Spectrum : 

The Autism Spectrum Walling, Linda Lucas. “Developmental Disabilities: Lifelong, Severe, and Alterable.” Information Services for People with Developmental Disabilities. Ed. Linda Lucas Walling and Marilyn M. Irwin. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1995. 1-36. Low-functioning Autism High-functioning Autism

The Autism Spectrum : 

The Autism Spectrum "Autism." Wikipedia. 2009. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 August 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism]. Low-functioning Autism High-functioning Autism Asperger’s syndrome and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified)

Autism: A Developmental Disability : 

Autism: A Developmental Disability "Autism." Wikipedia. 2009. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 August 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism]. Signs occur before puberty

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism Walling, Linda Lucas. “Developmental Disabilities: Lifelong, Severe, and Alterable.” Information Services for People with Developmental Disabilities. Ed. Linda Lucas Walling and Marilyn M. Irwin. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1995. 1-36. Unresponsive to human interaction

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism Walling, Linda Lucas. “Developmental Disabilities: Lifelong, Severe, and Alterable.” Information Services for People with Developmental Disabilities. Ed. Linda Lucas Walling and Marilyn M. Irwin. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1995. 1-36. Unresponsive to human interaction Limited speech skills

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism Unresponsive to human interaction Limited speech skills A.M. Bagg’s “In My Language” <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnylM1hI2jc>

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism Repetitive behavior

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism "Autism." Wikipedia. 2009. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 August 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism]. Repetitive behavior Stereotypy

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism "Autism." Wikipedia. 2009. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 August 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism]. Repetitive behavior Stereotypy Compulsive behavior

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism "Autism." Wikipedia. 2009. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 August 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism]. Repetitive behavior Stereotypy Compulsive behavior Sameness

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism "Autism." Wikipedia. 2009. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 August 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism]. Repetitive behavior Stereotypy Compulsive behavior Sameness Ritualistic behavior

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism "Autism." Wikipedia. 2009. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 August 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism]. Repetitive behavior Stereotypy Compulsive behavior Sameness Ritualistic behavior Restricted behavior

Symptoms of Autism : 

Symptoms of Autism "Autism." Wikipedia. 2009. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 August 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism]. Repetitive behavior Stereotypy Compulsive behavior Sameness Ritualistic behavior Restricted behavior Self-injury

Helping to Provide Access : 

Helping to Provide Access

Helping to Provide Access : 

Helping to Provide Access Mates, Barbara T. Adaptive Technology for the Internet: Making Electronic Resources Accessible to All. American Library Association: Chicago and London, 2000. See the Person Before the Disability Each disorder manifests itself differently.

Helping to Provide Access : 

Helping to Provide Access Be aware of your surroundings

Helping to Provide Access : 

Helping to Provide Access Williams, James M. “A Neurotypical Meltdown. “ JamesMW. 13 August 2009. <http://www.jamesmw.com/meltdown.htm> Be aware of your surroundings Meltdowns in people with Autism

Helping to Provide Access : 

Helping to Provide Access McGuire, Colleen T. Personal Interview. 8 August 2009. Be aware of your surroundings Meltdowns in people with Autism Caretaker’s account of meltdowns

Helping to Provide Access : 

Helping to Provide Access Training staff

Helping to Provide Access : 

Helping to Provide Access “Libraries and Autism: We’re Connected.” 2008. The Joint Library. 7 August 2009. [http://www.thejointlibrary.org/autism/]. Training staff The Joint Library

A Successful Interaction : 

A Successful Interaction

A Successful Interaction : 

A Successful Interaction Symbiotic relationship