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Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Guide for Academic Libraries

Autor Rachel M. McMullin, Kerry R. Walton
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 22 apr 2019 – vârsta până la 17 ani
This book will be invaluable for those in the academic library who want to understand how best to serve students on the autism spectrum and how those students can contribute to the library.As a large number of students on the autism spectrum come of age and enter college, increased awareness of autism spectrum disorder is necessary among those who work in academic libraries so that they can respond to and meet the unique needs of these students. This book fills a scholarship gap while serving as a practical resource for working with the neurodivergent student population in academic libraries. McMullin and Walton explain issues that are likely to arise when interacting with students on the autism spectrum and offer practical solutions for handling them. They discuss how to work with neurodiverse students in different contexts, including at service points, in the classroom, as employees, and through outreach programs. They highlight possible concerns about the physical environment of the library and demonstrate ways that the library can be an especially positive place for students with ASD. Personal anecdotes from students with autism as well as library faculty and staff round out this valuable work.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781440863967
ISBN-10: 1440863962
Pagini: 162
Dimensiuni: 156 x 235 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Libraries Unlimited
Locul publicării:New York, United States

Caracteristici

Offers an overview of characteristics of students with ASD that is tailored to those working in academic libraries and shows how those characteristics will affect various types of interactions

Notă biografică

Rachel M. McMullin, PhD, MSIS, is associate professor and humanities/information literacy librarian at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.Kerry R. Walton, MLIS, is assistant professor and electronic resources and instruction librarian at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Cuprins

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionONE Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Librarians and Staff Need to KnowCognitive Traits and CharacteristicsSocial Skills and Communication StylesMotor Skills and Repetitive BehaviorsNeeds When Transitioning to CollegeStudent SuccessConclusion: What Does This Mean for Libraries?TWO Sensory Issues, Physical Environment, and Library SpacesHow Students with ASD Use the LibraryStudents with ASD and the Physical LibraryUniversal Design in Higher Education: Physical SpacesProviding Spaces to Meet the Needs of Students with ASDStrategies and IdeasConclusionTHREE Research Help (and Beyond)Social Aspects of Research AssistanceBeyond the Reference DeskExecutive FunctioningSpecific StrategiesConclusionFOUR Library InstructionAcademic Strengths and Weaknesses of Students with ASDUniversal Design for InstructionOne-Shot InstructionFull/Credit-Bearing CoursesTeaching OnlineConclusionFIVE Student Employees with ASD in the LibraryJob Outlook for Individuals with ASDStudents with ASD as EmployeesSupporting Student Workers with ASDStrategies for SupervisorsConclusionSIX Outreach, Support, and Staff Training: Working across Campus to Support Students with ASDThe Need for ASD AwarenessAcademic Accommodations and Supports for Students with ASDNonacademic Supports for Students with ASDThe Role of the Academic Library in Academic and Nonacademic SupportsConclusionAppendix A Handout for Library EmployeesAppendix B Handout to Help Students Navigate the LibraryReferencesIndex

Recenzii

Required reading for all librarians, particularly those in K-12 and academic libraries, and a solid choice for all educational professionals.
All academic librarians and administrators would benefit from reading and implementing the recommendations in this book.