Hi Corie,
I work in a special needs school with primarily autistic children. I am
actually in the process of writing an article which will discuss working
with children with autism within a library setting. What are the ages
of your students? I would recommend reading books that do not include
any idioms or anything that is open to too much interpretation. I read
a lot of books with rhymes that include repetition such as Chicka Chicka
boom Boom, etc. It is important that the books you choose have
illustrations that are not too abstract or interpretive.
The students I work with love music and anything sing song. I often
start my library sessions with a song or finger play. I would say that
the area where you are telling the stories should be free from
distractions (not facing a doorway, window, etc.) and not have too many
over stimulating posters and pictures in the vicinity. Children with
autism are easily over stimulated and you want to make sure that they
are able to focus on you. I would also recommend creating a picture
schedule that shows that students exactly what to expect when they visit
the library. Show them that when they come to the library, they will sit
down, listen to a story, pick out one book, etc. etc.
If you have any other specific questions please let me know. This is my
second year doing what I am doing and at times it is frustrating and
overwhelming, but for the most part it is rewarding and I love it.
Sarah Albanese
Summit Educational Resources
Getzville, NY
716-629-3400 x1109
www.summited.org
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Hi. I have a class of at least 8 autistic children with aides that come
to the library together once a week. I do not know what I should read
them or how I need to act. Can someone give me book titles, lessons, or
any other ideas on how to make their library class productive?
Corie Meck, Elementary Library Media Specialist
Carlisle Area School District, Carlisle, PA
meckc@carlisleschools.org
corie020@aol.com
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