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Autism In the Museum: About Autism

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Autism In the Museum. A clearinghouse of best practices, models, ideas, resources and research about making museums, zoos, aquariums and other informal educational settings both welcoming and inclusive for people with autism and their families. Autism Spectrum after May 2013. People with severe autism. People with milder forms of autism are, however, very likely to be interested in museum offerings - and may benefit tremendously from relatively simple methods for improving accessibility and inclusion.

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Autism In the Museum: About this Site

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Autism In the Museum. A clearinghouse of best practices, models, ideas, resources and research about making museums, zoos, aquariums and other informal educational settings both welcoming and inclusive for people with autism and their families. Tom learns about reptiles. I am absolutely convinced that there is great potential for synergy between museums and the autism community. People with autism learn best in a multi-sensory, engaging, self-paced, individualized setting - and museum professionals a...

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Autism In the Museum: Get Started

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Autism In the Museum. A clearinghouse of best practices, models, ideas, resources and research about making museums, zoos, aquariums and other informal educational settings both welcoming and inclusive for people with autism and their families. The following is excerpted from my Museum News article entitled Full Spectrum. In a hurry to get to the actionable ideas? Scroll down for a quick-and-dirty "top tips for autism inclusion.". Or are you simply offering an open door? If you're considering inclusion, ...

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Autism In the Museum: Tools & Resources

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Autism In the Museum. A clearinghouse of best practices, models, ideas, resources and research about making museums, zoos, aquariums and other informal educational settings both welcoming and inclusive for people with autism and their families. Resources from Lisa Jo Rudy. Please let me know about other materials, including templates, online trainings, podcasts, etc. to add to this section. Get Out, Explore, and Have Fun. Including Children with Autism in Afterschool Settings. Aboutcom is a part of the N...

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Autism In the Museum: Museum Events for People with Autism

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Autism In the Museum. A clearinghouse of best practices, models, ideas, resources and research about making museums, zoos, aquariums and other informal educational settings both welcoming and inclusive for people with autism and their families. Museum Events for People with Autism. Separate events can be carefully controlled to mitigate sensory assaults and crowding. Separate events are easy for families to attend, as they involve little risk of embarrassment or anxiety over unusual behaviors or noises.

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Autism In the Museum: Research

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Autism In the Museum. A clearinghouse of best practices, models, ideas, resources and research about making museums, zoos, aquariums and other informal educational settings both welcoming and inclusive for people with autism and their families. Very few museums are conducting intentional, published research in the area of autism and the museum. In fact, I'm not aware of any significant, peer-reviewed research on the topic. Please be in touch if you have information to share! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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Autism In the Museum: Unique and Model Projects

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Autism In the Museum. A clearinghouse of best practices, models, ideas, resources and research about making museums, zoos, aquariums and other informal educational settings both welcoming and inclusive for people with autism and their families. Unique and Model Projects. An IMLS-funded project in Boston which incorporates training, program/exhibit development and evaluation at three different museums (Museum of Science, Museum of Art, Children's Museum). I served as a consultant for this project. Which i...

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Autism In the Museum: Museum Programs for People with Autism

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Autism In the Museum. A clearinghouse of best practices, models, ideas, resources and research about making museums, zoos, aquariums and other informal educational settings both welcoming and inclusive for people with autism and their families. Museum Programs for People with Autism. Exploring Our Way for families at the NH Children's Museum. Do you know of other programs that should be listed? Please let me know! Ongoing Programs for Families and Groups with Autistic Members. Provide a safe, comfortable...