My Account as an Aspie: Autism and Libraries

Monday, October 31, 2011

Autism and Libraries

Is a library a conducive to a person on the Autism Spectrum? In this video it explains how a library can assist a person on the Autism Spectrum Autism and Libraries Working in a library for a person on the Autism Spectrum can be supportive as the library environment does involve research, quietness. For the library user on the Autism Spectrum, a library can be a place where support may be required in assisting a person on the Autism Spectrum

Why can a library be supportive to someone on the Autism Spectrum?

An intellectully curious place
A safe zone from noise and over stimulation
Sensory issues
A library may have information concerning their special interests

You may need to ask yourself the question of how can a library assist a person on the Autism Spectrum?

My Account as an Aspie

Welcome to my blog. I hope that my posts are both informative and interesting. I like to contribute my own personal experiences to this blog and hope that by reading the information and posts provided that you will obtain a wealth of knowledge, information and understanding. I largely write about my own experiences of having Asperger Syndrome, my thoughts and other information which may prove useful to you as an audience. As an adult with Asperger Syndrome, I accept my diagnosis and I hope that other adults, their families and friends can also find my information useful.

Should you wish to find out more about me, please do not hesitate to contact the links mentioned on my blog "Some Useful Links on Asperger Syndrome" on this webpage. I would value any opportunity to speak at your conference. Chris Mitchell who is an Adult with Asperger Syndrome in the United Kingdom or Dr Tony Attwood (now Professor) the world leading advocate on Asperger Syndrome based in Brisbane, Australia as I am committed to the work with all these significant and important people as far as Asperger Syndrome is concerned. Within the Asperger Syndrome community it is important that we work together and I feel it is my responsibility to help with the best of my ability. I would also recommend you visit the link relating to Specialsterne an employer of Adults on the Autism Spectrum and Minds and Hearts which also helps adults and children with Asperger Syndrome.

I wish you all the best in whether you are reading my blog to become more enlightened about Asperger Syndrome or whether you find the information I post of some help to yourself or another person or persons concerned.

Please also stay tuned to the Autism Works Website in this blog's links for updates and development and progress.

"My Account As An Aspie" may not reflect all the views of other adults on the Autism Spectrum but hopefully my personal account will better raise awareness of what is becoming a growing reality.

Kind and warmest regards
Garry Burge BA (Pols, Soc & Hist UNE)