April is “World Autism Month”! This month is a celebration and acknowledgement of those diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, and education on the disorder! Although WPPL has an extensive Disability Resources section (and you should check it out next time you’re in!), I wanted to showcase some of the picture books we have featuring Autistic characters and their peers. All of the books below are available at WPPL to celebrate World Autism Month!
We hope you check out these books!
* The infinity symbol used on the cover is recognized as the modern favored symbol of the Autism Spectrum Disorder community. The infinity represents the connection, diversity, inclusivity and an enduring connection of those within the ASD/Neurodiverse community, and is a positive reminder to love yourself, even through the highs and lows. The infinity symbol replaced the puzzle piece symbol, which implied that ASD is something wrong, to be fixed, or figured out by others, and created a negative connotation towards people in the community.
