Autism Acceptance at All Ages

Libraries are helping lead the way in autism acceptance by creating more inclusive programs, services, and spaces for their communities. In this article, Alexis Chanthachack shares lessons from the Beals Memorial Library’s “See Beyond the Spectrum” initiative and challenges the harmful myth that people “grow out of” autism. Discover practical strategies for building welcoming, age-inclusive library services that support autistic patrons and their families throughout every stage of life.