Note: This blog post uses identity-first language which is preferred by the autistic self-advocacy movement. "Autistic" is capitalized to represent the community, while "autism" is kept lowercase to represent the neurological development pattern itself. Autism Acceptance Month was started in 2011 by Paula Durbin Westby as a… continue reading Enjoy Autistic Authors This Autism Acceptance Month
By written by Shelley R. April 4, 2025
April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Art Department is highlighting Autistic artists from our collection. Each of these books is available for loan using your Free Library card . Just place a hold on the item or drop into the Art Department to retrieve the book! George Widener: Secret Universe IV American artist George Widener (born… continue reading Highlighting Autistic Artists in the Art Department's Collection
By written by Natasha S. April 1, 2025
Every April, people all over the world celebrate Autism Acceptance Month ! You might’ve heard of this annual event called Autistic Awareness Month before. Thanks to the work of Autistic advocates, the focus has shifted from general awareness and understanding to one of more active acceptance, towards a forward-thinking mindset about… continue reading Neurodiverse Reads for Autism Acceptance Month
By written by Meredith M. April 17, 2024
April is Autism Acceptance Month ! In 2008, the United Nations declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day . Learn and explore the wide world of neurodivergent minds with great programs and relevant titles from the Free Library of Philadelphia! Support Your Neurodivergent Teen! Tuesday, April 2 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00… continue reading Explore Neurodiverse Programs and More at the Free Library
By written by Yona Y. March 26, 2024 1
Stories are powerful forces in the lives of young people; they help us connect, learn, heal, dream, and transform. Stories help us become who we most fully are when we see ourselves and our experiences reflected in them. For children and teens on the autism spectrum, the number and variety of books with autistic characters and written… continue reading Autism Acceptance Month: Great Reads for Young People
By written by Erin H. April 18, 2023
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Note: This blog post uses identity-first language which is preferred by the autistic self-advocacy movement. "Autistic" is capitalized to represent the community, while "autism" is kept lowercase to represent the neurological development pattern itself. Autism Acceptance Month was started in… continue reading April is Autism Acceptance Month
By written by Shelley R. April 3, 2023 1
We are happy to announce the new Autism 365 Collection at the Wynnefield Library! Autism 365 was an idea that Ethel Funches, LA1 and Mary Kachline, LA3, came up with to make Autism Awareness 365 days a year and not just during National Autism Acceptance Month in April. We have worked hard to gather materials and plan programming for… continue reading New Autism 365 Collection at Wynnefield Library!
By written by Mary K. January 29, 2020
