How Does It Feel To Be Neurodiverse?
Statistics on Neurodiversity
- In 2010, the incidence of autism was roughly 1 in 68; now it is approximately 1 in 36, and studies suggest that this trend continues to grow.
- The reason is currently unclear as to what is causing an increase in cases of autism.
- California has one of the highest rates of autism in the U.S., with over 700,000 individuals having autism.
- In contrast, Cerebral Palsy, which is the most common form of neuromuscular disorder, has only about 1 million individuals throughout the entire nation.
Stanford Neurodiversity Project Reach (SNP-Reach)
Find the Autistic Social Dictionary at SJPL
The tremendous efforts made by these students is just one example of how we can learn and grow together through education and collaboration.
Find Resources at SJPL
There are many free tools and resources available that can help us better understand one another so that everyone can thrive.
Resources:
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
- Accessibility at SJPL
- Assistance Using the Library
- Disability Inclusive Events
Books:
Here are some books from our collection for parents, caregivers and people with autism:
Parenting Bright Kids With Autism
How to Find A Four-leaf Clover
*Biblioboard offers curations of California indie authors and local community collections. It can be accessed through our website and with the Palace app. If you have self-published works that you wish to share, you can make submissions through the Indie Author Project. If you need help getting started, we encourage you to check out Pressbooks, a tool that allows you to create, edit, and generate print-ready and eBook formats of your book. All of these resources are free to SJPL members.
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