Becoming autism friendly : a small town's journey towards autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion / R.L. Roy.
Becoming autism friendly : a small town's journey towards autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion / R.L. Roy.
By
:
Roy, R. L.
Publication Date
:
2020
Publication Information
:
Port aux Basques, N.L. : Wreckhouse Press,
Physical Description
:
152 p. : col. ill.
Subject Term
:
Austism.
Autism spectrum disorders.
Psychology, Pathological.
Geographic Term
:
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Summary
:
In an obscure town on the edge of the North Atlantic, two women formed a community group that developed simple, practical changes to make sports, education and medicine more inclusive and accessible for children with autism and other sensory disorders. Initially envisioned as a small support group, Autism Involves Me (AIM) slowly transformed the entire Southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Its volunteers raised autism awareness, launched Canada's first autism friendly hotel, developed strategic small business partnerships, and taught schools and even a hospital how to better meet the everyday needs of people on the autism spectrum or with other sensory challenges. Because of their pioneering efforts, AIM has become a world leader in adaptation and inclusion, and prompted media recognition of Channel-Port aux Basques as the most autism friendly town in Canada. AIM's work is not only inspiring, it also serves as a practical community model for others to follow.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780994813619
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Port Aux Basques (WPB) | Adult NFic NL | Adult Non-Fiction NL | 616.85882 R81 | AIM | Checked In |
St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Adult NFic NL | Adult Non-Fiction NL | 616.85882 R81 | | Checked In |
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