Library services for youth with autism spectrum disorders / Lesley S.J. Farmer.
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 developm...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chicago :
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association,
2013.
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | xxiv, 240 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-221) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780838911815 0838911811 |