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Sensory-Friendly Activity: Play Dough (non-toxic and gluten-free)
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Recommended Reads for Children
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"Can You See Me?"
by Libby Scott
Tally isn't ashamed of being autistic—even if it complicates life sometimes, it's part of who she is. But this is her first year at Kingswood Academy, and her best friend, Layla, is the only one who knows. And while a lot of other people are uncomfortable around Tally, Layla has never been one of them... until now. Something is different about sixth grade, and Tally now feels like she has to act "normal." But as Tally hides her true self, she starts to wonder what "normal" means after all and whether fitting in is really what matters most.
Click here for the e-audiobook.
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"Rules"
by Cynthia Lord
Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a surprising, new sort-of friend, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's her own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: What is normal?
Click here for the e-book. Click here for the e-audiobook.
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Recommended Reads for Tweens & Teens
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"Anything But Typical"
by Nora Raleigh Baskin
Dealing with autism, sixth-grader Jason finds comfort in communicating with others on the computer through his collection of short stories, but when he meets the girl of his dreams and their friendship becomes more serious, Jason fears what she will think of him when they make their plans to meet face-to-face.
Click here for the e-book.
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"Marcelo in the Real World"
by Francisco X. Stork
Ordered by his father to work in the mailroom of his law firm to get exposure to the real world, Marcelo knows that he must find a way to cope with his form of Asperger's Syndrome in order to prove himself, but when a series of events involving his father's partner and a matter of injustice comes to light, Marcelo finds himself in the midst of a dangerous situation.
Click here for the e-audiobook.
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Recommended Reads for Adult
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"Thinking in Pictures : And Other Reports from My Life With Autism"
by Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a gifted animal scientist who has designed one third of all the livestock-handling facilities in the United States. She also lectures widely on autism—because Temple Grandin is autistic, a woman who thinks, feels, and experiences the world in ways that are incomprehensible to the rest of us. In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world. What emerges in "Thinking in Pictures" is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who, in gracefully and lucidly bridging the gulf between her condition and our own, sheds light on the riddle of our common identity.
Click here for the e-book. Click here for the e-audiobook.
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"The Reason I Jump : The inner voice of a thirteen-year-old boy with autism"
by Naoki Higashida
Written by a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old Japanese boy with autism, this is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within. With disarming honesty and a generous heart, Naoki shares his unique point of view on not only autism but life itself. His insights--into the mystery of words, the wonders of laughter, and the elusiveness of memory--are so startling, so strange, and so powerful that you will never look at the world the same way again. In his introduction, bestselling novelist David Mitchell writes that Naoki's words allowed him to feel, for the first time, as if his own autistic child was explaining what was happening in his mind. This translation was a labor of love by David and his wife, Yoshida, so they'd be able to share that feeling with friends, the wider autism community, and beyond.
Click here for the e-book.
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ABC of NC is a non-profit dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services to people with autism spectrum disorder; ensuring service accessibility to individuals from any economic background; offering support and hope to families; and advocating for inclusion and acceptance. To sign up for free parent and professional classes from ABC of NC, go here. ABC of NC has moved parent and professional classes online, and will offer clinic-services starting Monday, June 1. Please visit their website for up-to-date information about select services being offering. The Autism Society of North Carolina offers a variety of resources and events for those with sensory processing differences and their families. For more information on the services they offer as well as access to their online calendar visit the Autism Society of North Carolina website. For information on the local Davie/Forsyth County Chapter of the Autism Society of NC, go to their Facebook Page or email davieforsythchapter@autismsociety-nc.org Autism Society of North Carolina temporarily closed its office and cancelled current programs. Please visit their website to find autism-specific resources for families seeking up-to-date information during the current COVID-19 situation. Teens and Pre-Teens with special needs can join the Saturday Club at Brenner Children’s Hospital. This group meets the third Thursday of every month. For more information about this or other groups please call 336-727-2505. Wake Forest Baptist Health is restricting access to patients in OutPatient and InPatient Facilities. Please visit the Brenner Children's Hospital visitation webpage to find more information about exceptions to the current no-visitation rule. iClub at iCan House is accepting applications from young people, ages 8 to 14, who are interested in expanding their social skills and making new friends. iCan House also offers Real World Connections, a program for teens with the opportunity for both peer-to-peer and mentor-led interactions. This program focuses on communication, flexibility, and real world life skills among other things. For more information about meeting times or to request an application for either program, please call 336-723-0050 or visit the iCan House website. iCan House is temporarily suspending in-person meetings, visit their Facebook Page to learn more about joining their Virtual Club meetings. Kaleideum Kaleideum Downtown offers Sensory-Friendly Nights throughout the year on the first Monday of the month. Admission is $3 per person for members and nonmembers. However, adults (ages 18 and up) can check out a free Kaleideum pass for one week at a local Forsyth County Public Library branch on a first-come, first-served basis. Kaleideum is temporarily closed. Please check their website to sign up for their e-newsletter or check out their social media to find arts and science activities families can do at home.
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Call or visit your favorite branch during open hours. For updates about the Forsyth County Public Library's events and services for children, Feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend and drop by the library soon!
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 W 5th Street Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-3030www.forsythlibrary.org |
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