Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Autism Acceptance Month was created by and for the autistic community to change the conversation around autism from stigmatizing to supportive and inclusive. Each April, Parkland Community Library supports the autism community by spreading awareness, promoting acceptance, and celebrating neurodiversity.
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We recommend
We’re Not Broken : Changing The Autism Conversation
by Eric Garcia
“This book is a message from autistic people to their parents, friends, teachers, coworkers and doctors showing what life is like on the spectrum. It’s also my love letter to autistic people. For too long, we have been forced to navigate a world where all the road signs are written in another language.”—
We recommend
It Was Supposed To Be Sunny
by Samantha Cotterill
“Laila’s birthday party, perfectly planned with her autism in mind, goes awry due to a change in weather and an accident with her cake, but with the help of her mom and her service dog, Laila knows she can handle this.”—
Event Calendars
For the most up-to-date events calendar, please view the online calendar here. Get more out of your library by attending programs and events! Our monthly event calendars are available to download below. Libraries have evolved over the years, and PCL is no exception. With our 2021 renovation, we have enlarged our indoor spaces and have…
Ready, Set, Library!
What’s Happening at Your Library: April 2024 Database Update:Universal Class Access to Universal Class will end on April 30, 2024. We are currently evaluating similar databases to replace Univeral Class. If a new database is selected, it will be available beginning in the new fiscal year on July 1, 2024. Universal Class Stay tuned! Something…
Autism Acceptance Matters
Although commonly diagnosed as young as two years old, autism can be diagnosed at any age. Table of Contents Booklist What is Autism? The Spectrum Testing for Autism National Resources State Resources PCL Resources Books Suggestions Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects individuals of all ages. Approximately 1 in every 44…