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SUMMARY:How It Feels to Be Me: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ALA Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we 
 have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live 
 webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our 
 calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register 
 directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 
 \n\nPlease help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you 
 are unable to attend the live webinar\, please cancel your registration. A 
 cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email\, or you may 
 contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 
 \n\n\nDescription\n\nEmbark on a journey into the world of autism through 
 the eyes of Jon Davis\, an information services assistant at the 
 Spartanburg County Public Library in South Carolina. Jon is an autistic 
 person living in a neurotypical world\, and he is pleased to have the 
 opportunity to guide you. In this webinar\, you’ll explore the history of 
 autism—including various misapplied theories about its origin—learn 
 appropriate terminology\, gain insight into the facets of diagnosis and the 
 diagnostic process\, and examine both common and lesser-known 
 characteristics. The webinar will also address the harmful effects of 
 misinformation\, as well as some of the challenges and joys experienced by 
 members of the autistic community. You’ll discover elements of autistic 
 culture and explore unique touchstones\, including the impact of autistic 
 creators and artists on the wider world\, to better understand the 
 realities of being autistic in a predominantly neurotypical 
 society.\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nAt the conclusion of this webinar\, 
 participants will be able to:\n\n\n	Better understand autism spectrum 
 disorder (ASD)\, including what it entails\, how it is “gotten\,” and 
 how it can manifest in a myriad of ways\;\n	Identify misapplied theories 
 about the origin of ASD and the harmful effects of misinformation about 
 this neurotype\; and\n	Discover some of the ways that autistic people have 
 navigated throughout the world\, including masking and camouflaging\, along 
 with cultural impacts made by autistic creators and artists.\n\n\n\n\nWho 
 Should Attend\n\nThis webinar has information that needs to be seen by all 
 members of a library staff\, from those who face the public every day to 
 those who work behind the scenes or in 
 administration.\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\nJon B. Davis (he/him) has worked in 
 reference for the Spartanburg County (SC) Public Library system for eight 
 years. He is married with two college-aged kids\, and a grumpy cat. When he 
 can\, he writes a blog on Medium dedicated to trying to understand his 
 place as an autistic adult in a neurotypical world. He is an avid reader\, 
 has an MFA from the University of Memphis\, and hopes to retire to Atlantic 
 Canada someday (if they’ll have him).\n\n\n\n \n\nAccessibility 
 Information\n\nIf you have questions or requests regarding accessibility\, 
 contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
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