April is Autism Acceptance Month, formerly known as Autism Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 1 out of 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Society defines ASD as “a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation,” though everyone experiences autism differently. Celebrate neurodiversity and learn more about autism with these books and videos from our collection.
Check out these sites for more information:
- Autism Information – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- Autism Society
- Autism Society of Minnesota
- Autism Spectrum Disorder – National Institute of Mental Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Embrace Autism | The ultimate autism resource
- Minnesota Autism Center
