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Library services for youth with autism spectrum disorders / by Farmer, Lesley S. J.(CARDINAL)204144;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-221) and index.Introduction: Developmental characteristics of youth with ASDs -- Youth with ASDs in libraries and other educational settings -- Team management approach -- Inclusion and universal design in libraries -- Resources -- Teaching youth with ASDs -- Focus on reading -- The social role of the library -- Behavior management -- Training -- Measuring impact through action research -- The perspective of a public library.Youths with ASDs exhibit several communication issues and delays. Some gain language skills; others display disabilities that hinder basic library skills. Librarians should try to know youth with ASDs on a personal level so they can provide more appropriate services, and be sensitive to the developmental stages of these children.
Subjects: Autism spectrum disorders in children.; Children with autism spectrum disorders; Libraries and children with disabilities.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Teaching pre-employment skills to 14 to young adulthood : the Autism Works Now!® method / by Osborne, Susan,1954-author.; Lara, Joanne,author.; Grandin, Temple,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)184659;
Foreword by Temple Grandin -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part I: Understanding the Autism Works Now program -- Importance of work -- Workplace readiness workshop: what it is and how it works -- Matching the job to the individual and filling in the blanks: how to assess an individual's interests, skills, and abilities for job placement and workplace paperwork -- Getting organized with Google: using Google's free apps to stay organized, on time, and in communication -- Dress for success: knowing what to wear to make a favorable impression -- Interview essentials: what to do before, during, and after an interview -- Landing a job: where to look, networking, and creating a professional online presence -- Connecting with coworkers: maintaining positive workplace relationships -- Understanding the workplace: Know your rights and effective self-advocacy -- Part II: Workshop structure -- Group and candidate requirements -- Positive behavior supports -- Classroom requirements -- Classroom meetings -- Field trips -- Insutructional materials -- Instructor's materials -- In closing -- References."Based on the Autism Works Now!® Workplace Readiness Workshop, this interactive and updated resource helps individuals with autism from age 14 to adulthood develop the necessary transition skills for getting and keeping a meaningful job, with accompanying downloadable worksheets and templates. Structured around 2-hour weekly sessions over an eight-month period, the program is ideal for teaching to groups of autistic students. It covers essential topics such as organization and time management, interview skills, appropriate workplace attire, and networking, and provides an updated corpus of information and career resources from the California Department of Education. This second edition now includes vital additions such as online career resources, mock interviews, guidance on personal and professional references, small talk, telephone etiquette, and social media, as well as worksheets and questionnaires to help track progress and explore which jobs would best suit an individual based on their skills and interests."
Subjects: Youth with autism spectrum disorders; Youth with autism spectrum disorders; Youth with autism spectrum disorders; School-to-work transition.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 5
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Planning your career through intense interests / by Purkis, Yenn,1974-author.; Cook, Barb,author.(CARDINAL)889764;
1. What Is Autism? -- 2. Different Types of Jobs and Workplaces -- 3. Career Planning Using Interests -- 4. Harnessing Skills and Interests -- 5. Job Hunting: From Planning and Goal Setting to Getting and Starting Your New Job -- 6. Positives of Autistic Staff/Business Owners -- and Challenging Assumptions -- 7. Challenges and Barriers to Employment -- 8. Personality Traits and Types -- 9. Other Strategies, Tips and Thoughts around Employment -- 10. Understanding and Managing Workplace Relationships."Planning a career around your special or intense interests is possible and, in fact, easier than you might think! If you're wondering how you can turn your love of animals, intense fascination with transport or passion for information technology (and much more) into a fulfilling career, you've come to the right place. Written by authors who are leading autistic advocates, employees and business owners, Yenn and Barb use their first-hand knowledge of the power of special interests to help you plan your future"--Back cover.
Subjects: Autistic people; Youth with autism spectrum disorders; Vocational guidance.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Asperger's teens : understanding high school for students on the autism spectrum / by Grossberg, Blythe,1971-(CARDINAL)470890;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Who are you? : creating a personal profile -- Working with teachers and completing work -- Getting along with other kids in high school -- Bullying -- Social media and electronic communication -- Developing healthy habits -- Handling emotions -- Developing independence.
Subjects: Youth with autism spectrum disorders; Autism in adolescence.; Asperger's syndrome in adolescence.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 10
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How to dance in Ohio [videorecording] / by Pearlman, Bari,film producer.; Shiva, Alexandra,film producer,film director.; Gidalya Pictures,production company.; Blumhouse Productions,production company.(CARDINAL)341553; Alive Mind Cinema,publisher.;
DVD.A story of the universal human need to grow, connect and belong as uniquely dramatized by individuals facing the deepest struggle toward social survival.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Youth with autism spectrum disorders; Social skills in adolescence; Proms;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What's happening to Ellie? : a book about puberty for girls and young women with autism and related conditions / by Reynolds, Kate E.,author.(CARDINAL)400844; Powell, Jonathon,illustrator.(CARDINAL)603206;
Follow along with Ellie as she begins to experience the changes of puberty.
Subjects: Children with autism spectrum disorders; Puberty.; Teenage girls; Teenage girls; Youth with autism spectrum disorders;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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What's happening to Tom? : a book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions / by Reynolds, Kate E.,author.(CARDINAL)400844; Powell, Jonathon,illustrator.(CARDINAL)603206;
This simple picture book follows Tom as he begins puberty. Designed to be read with boys with autism or other special needs, it provides the perfect starting point for parents and carers to discuss changes.
Subjects: Children with autism spectrum disorders; Puberty.; Teenage boys; Teenage boys; Youth with autism spectrum disorders;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Library programming for autistic children and teens / by Anderson, Amelia,1983-author.; Klipper, Barbara.writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)802378;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What Is Autism? -- Decisions to Make -- Best Practices -- Storytime Programs for Young Children -- Programming for School-Age Children -- Programming for Teens -- Programming for Families -- Programming in School Libraries -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Training and Education -- Appendix B: Recommended Resources for Intersectional Practice -- Appendix C: Building Your Collection -- Appendix D: Potential Funding Sources for Programs -- Appendix E: Resources for Program Support -- Appendix F: Sensory Integration Activities -- Appendix G: Keys to a Successful Library Visit."This edition reflects the new knowledge that has been learned about autism since the publication of the first edition, amplifies the voices of autistic self-advocates, and provides new, easy-to-replicate programming ideas for successfully serving autistic children and teens"--
Subjects: Libraries and the developmentally disabled.; Autism spectrum disorders in children.; Libraries and teenagers with disabilities.; Children with autism spectrum disorders; Youth with autism spectrum disorders;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Programming for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder / by Klipper, Barbara,author.(CARDINAL)802378;
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.
Subjects: Libraries and children with disabilities.; Autism spectrum disorders in children.; Libraries and teenagers with disabilities.; Libraries and the developmentally disabled.; Children with autism spectrum disorders; Youth with autism spectrum disorders;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Ellie needs to go : a book about how to use public toilets safely for girls and young women with autism and related conditions / by Reynolds, Kate E.(CARDINAL)400844; Powell, Jonathon,illustrator.(CARDINAL)603206;
Subjects: Children with autism spectrum disorders; Public toilets.; Safety education.; Teenage girls; Youth with autism spectrum disorders; Public bathrooms.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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