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April is National Autism Acceptance Month when we celebrate autism and neurodiversity with events and resources that spread awareness and promote acceptance.

Neurodiversity is a variation in things like sociability, learning, attention, and mood within the population. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders that often include repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social communication and interaction.

Throughout the month and all year long, celebrate and embrace our differences by learning something new, attending an event, and viewing the amazing artwork in the Artists and Autism: Shake the World exhibit.

Events

Artists and Autism: Shake the World Art Exhibit Kickoff

When: Tuesday, April 2, from 6-7 p.m.
Where: Leon County Main Library
Audience: All ages

Join us for the opening of our fourth annual Autism Acceptance Month art exhibit, Artists and Autism: Shake the World. Enjoy local art, meet with the artists, and snack on light refreshments.

Autism Acceptance Month Resource Fair

When: Saturday, April 20, from 1-3 p.m.
Where: Leon County Main Library
Audience: All ages

Residents are invited to connect with organizations that provide services and resources for neurodiverse individuals during the third annual Autism Acceptance Month Resource Fair.

Sensory Story Time and Stay & Play

When: Every Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Leon County Main Library
Audience: Youth and adults

Enjoy an inclusive and interactive story time filled with songs, stories, and fun! Stay & Play will include a special sensory craft in celebration of National Autism Acceptance Month.

Exhibits

Artists and Autism: Shake the World Exhibit

When: April 1-30
Where: Leon County Main Library and Virtual
Audience: All ages
The Artists and Autism: Shake the World exhibit features artwork celebrating autism and neurodiversity by talented local artists. This exhibit is hosted in partnership with the FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) and Arts4All Florida. The exhibit features both a virtual exhibit on the library’s website and an in-person exhibit on the 2nd floor of the Leon County Main Library.

Resources

Neurodiversity adult fiction

Neurodiversity adult non-fiction

Neurodiversity young adult fiction

Neurodiversity junior fiction

Neurodiversity junior non-fiction

Easy books

 

Attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Autism

Dyslexia

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Youth graphic novels

Graphic novels for adults

Streaming on Kanopy

Checkout DVDs

Partners