Table of Contents
Introduction: Developmental Characteristics of Youth with ASDs xi
Chapter 1 Youth with ASDs in Libraries and Other Educational Settings 1
A Word, about Public Places 2
Libraries from the View of Youth with ASDs 4
Educational Settings 6
Learning Issues 12
What Helps Youth with ASDs Learn? 15
References 17
Chapter 2 Team Management Approach 19
Team Member Contributions 19
Coordinated Service Teams 25
Developmental Team Functions 30
References 35
Chapter 3 Inclusion and Universal Design in Libraries 37
An Overview of Inclusion and Universal Design 38
The Law and Autism Spectrum Disorders 40
Facilities 49
Resources 52
Interaction 53
Learning Activities 56
Concluding Thoughts 58
References 59
Chapter 4 Resources 61
The Senses and Autism Spectrum Disorders 62
The Role of Technology 63
Technology Resources for Youth with ASDs 72
Resource Management 85
References 86
Chapter 5 Teaching Youth with ASDs 87
The Librarian's Role in Instruction 88
Setting Up the Physical Conditions for Learning 88
Getting Started 89
Instructional Methods 90
Multisensory Teaching 95
Communication Skills 97
Interaction Issues 106
Learning Activities 108
Assessment 112
Concluding Thoughts 114
References 114
Chapter 6 Focus on Reading 117
Reading Resources 118
Reading Issues 127
Reading Skills 129
Reading Guidance 131
Story Hours 132
References 134
Chapter 7 The Social Role of the Library 135
Librarian Social Engagement 135
Peer Social Engagement 137
Social Skills Development 139
The Social Side of Emotions 143
References 144
Chapter 8 Behavior Management 147
Assessment 148
Applied Behavioral Analysis 149
Pivotal Response Treatment 151
Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support 152
Sample Programs for Preschoolers 153
Dealing-with Meltdowns 155
Sample Behavior Management Techniques 157
A Word about Response to Intervention 161
References 162
Chapter 9 Training 165
Overview of ASD Training 165
Training for Educators 166
Training for Library Staff 172
Training for Parents and Guardians of Youth with ASDs 173
Training for Peers of Youth with ASDs 175
Training Resources 180
References 181
Chapter 10 Measuring Impact through Action Research 183
What Is Action Research? 183
Thinking about Methodology 184
Action Research on the Individual Level 186
Action Research on the Library-Program Level 188
References 189
Chapter 11 The Perspective of a Public Library 191
Partnerships and Training 193
Collection Development 194
The Center as Space 196
Community Outreach 197
Challenges 199
Successes 200
Conclusion 202
Appendix 205
Bibliography 215
Glossary 223
Index 227
