Including Autistic Teens in Libraries

Aisling Smith

doi:10.21427/r462-qq27

Including Autistic Teens in Libraries

Aisling Smith

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Abstract

This article discusses the needs of autistic teenagers with low support needs and how best to cultivate and promote inclusivity in libraries to better serve this vulnerable sector of the community. Librarians should endeavour to understand the difficulties they encounter and how to minimize factors that might exacerbate these issues if autistic adolescents are to feel welcome and accepted.

Original language	English
Journal	The Library Association of Ireland and The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (Ireland)
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.21427/r462-qq27
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2022
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

autistic teenagers
low support needs
inclusivity
libraries
vulnerable sector
community
librarians
difficulties
minimize factors
welcome
accepted

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Including Autistic Teens in Libraries

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