How Do We Help? Academic Libraries and Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

 

Session Description:
Current research indicates 1 in 59 children in the United States has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a result of the increased prevalence of ASD, a larger number of higher functioning ASD students are now participating in higher education. This presentation will describe how the transition into college can be potentially difficult for ASD students, and campus support services (including Disability Support Services)—while necessary for a successful transition—are often ill-equipped to meet the need. Attendees will find out how outreach, inclusion, and other initiatives by academic libraries can help ASD students with this transition and succeed in college.

 

Posted in 2019 Contributed Paper.