Ashley’s Horn Book article
Posted on September 2nd, 2010 by admin
Please everyone, read Ashley’s Reading on the Spectrum, published in the Horn Book!
Autism e-Guide
Posted on July 14th, 2010 by ashley
The Autism Asperger’s Digest magazine recently published its first e-guide. You can find it here or through their website.
It is mostly a collection of articles from their publication, organized by subject. The software used to create the guide is pretty cool, you can zoom in/out, turn pages, click on hyperlinks, click on keywords in the table of contents to go to a specific chapter…
If you do not choose to purchase the magazine for your collection, it would be nice to offer a link to this guide for your patrons.
New Autism Picture Book
Posted on June 3rd, 2010 by Molly
I want to recommend a picture book about autism and a family. It is written by a celebrity and I know that for many librarians this often means it is at best “stinktacular.” I admit I was ready to be underwhelmed and in addition I do find a lot of the picture books about autism are either saccharine, didactic, or just poorly written. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It’s probably already at your library, “My Brother Charlie” by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete. It’s quite well done and does a really good job presenting what it’s like to be an “autism family.” Like everyone else, it’s nice to see yourself reflected in literature and heaven knows there’s lots of us families out there. I would also recommend this book to people who are not closely affected by autism as it presents a good window into an ASD family.
Special Needs Summer Camp Guide
Posted on May 6th, 2010 by Molly
In case you have families interested, the Federation for Children with Special Needs has compiled a Summer Fun 2010 Camp Guide. The guide can be downloaded or you may purchase a copy of the guide for $7.00. Check out their link for more information: http://fcsn.org/summercamps/index.php
Nora Raleigh Baskin in Newburyport
Posted on April 7th, 2010 by nbpt
As part of the Newburyport Literary Festival, Nora Raleigh Baskin author of “Anything But Typical” will be visiting the Newburyport Public Library! On Saturday, April 24 at 3:00 she will be speaking about her book in the Program Room. This event is open to the public and does not require a ticket or pre-registration. You can go to www.newburyportliteraryfestival.org to find out more information.
Events for Autism Awareness Month
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by Molly
Autism Awareness Day at the Statehouse in Boston
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 9:00 AM
Great Hall at the State House
This year’s theme is “Awash in Autism: Ask Me About 1 in 110.” ( “1 in 110” refers to the CDC’s most recent statistics about ASD incidences.) The program will consist of various presentations including that of Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts who will share information about their work including insurance coverage for autism, updates from government officials, and awards for those who have made significant contributions to the ASD community. Following the presentation there will be time to visit with legislators.
For more information contact Nancy Farnsworth at 413-529-2428 x113 or farnswon@theassn.org.
Autism Safety Resource Fair and Floating Hospital for Children’s Autism Awareness Day
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tufts Medical Center, Main Lobby
Boston, MA
Some of the features of the event: “Project Lifesaver” by LoJack, water safety/community safety/home safety.
Some of the organizations in attendance: Autism Speaks, National Autism Center, Boston Families for Autism, Aspergers Association of New England and more
From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM there will be a discussion – “Autism Safety in the Community and in the Hospital.”
For more information, contact 617-636-1305 or bbentley@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.
April is Autism Awareness Month
Posted on March 26th, 2010 by Molly
I’m sure you need no reminder but April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. Check out http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_awareness for ways to promote autism awareness.
Bucket of Balls (and things)
Posted on March 23rd, 2010 by cdombrowski
I was very excited to finally finish getting together my bucket of manipulatives for the kids to use during storytimes (I order a number from Discount School Supply as I couldn’t find a large selection in the stores right around me). I am hoping to see that kids (autistic and others) use them and will update as I see how their usage plays out. 
Autism Workshops
Posted on March 15th, 2010 by Molly
There are some upcoming workshops at the Nevins Library in Methuen. I posted the dates and times on my library’s ASD blog. For that information check out http://pmlautismguide.blogspot.com/
Anything but Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin Visit
Posted on March 10th, 2010 by nbpt
Nora Raleigh Baskin who wrote “Anything But Typical” is coming the Newburyport Literary Festival. I’m not sure what day she will be here but the festival is from April 23 – 24 (usually the children’s authors are on Saturday). The website is www.newburportliteraryfestival.org.
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