DONEGAL Libraries are proud to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday April 2.
This day aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of autism. Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 160 children has autism worldwide.
Donegal Libraries understands how important it is to provide resources and support to autistic people, their allies and the wider neurodiversity community.
Donegal Libraries have invested in various services that we provide free to all users such as:
- Our newly installed Sensory Pod in Bundoran Library
- Our Sensory Walls in Buncrana & Twin Towns Library
- Tovertafel which are available in Central Library, Gweedore & Buncrana Libraries
- See & Learn Kits
- Numicon at Home
- Touch-Type Read and Spell (TTRS) Literacy & Typing Course
- Sensory Toys and Calming Boxes available to use within the library
- Sensory Friendly Time at Twin Towns Library that have reduced lighting and noise
- Social Stories available to take home and help children understand what to expect when they visit the library.
- And we also have many books that deal with the topic of autism & neurodiversity.
Donegal Libraries are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We encourage everyone to join us in spreading awareness and help build a more inclusive and understanding world for individuals with autism and their families on this special day and every day.
Don’t forget it’s free to join the library and use its resources! Joining is simple, either call into your local library with some ID or join online by going to https://www.donegallibrary.ie/
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