Autism Friendly Cities: How to Develop an Inclusive Community

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Author Bio
Introduction
Part 1 The Why: Why Are We Here? Why Does
	Why Am I Here?
	Chapter 1 The Good, the Bad, and the PR Nightmares
		The Good
		The Bad
		PR Nightmares
		*Reflection: The Good and the Bad
		A Dialogue: DEIA
		Consider the Needs of Your City
		*Brainstorm: Evaluate Your City
	Chapter 2 Recruiting Others
		Who Is at the Forefront of This Movement?
		What Is the Time Commitment?
		How Do We Pay for This?
		Economic Development
	Chapter 3 Listen to Your Community
		Survey Your Residents
		*Resident Survey/Needs Assessment
		What You Might Hear
		Tend Your Garden
Part 2 The Who: People with Autism, Leaders, and Community Partners
	Chapter 4 Let’s Talk about Autism
		*Quiz (Pre-/Post-test): A Brief Quiz on Autism
		Basic Diagnostic Information
		Prevalence
		Characteristics
		Difference versus Deficit
		Neurodiversity
		Hard Conversations
		*Pre-/Post-test Quiz Answers
	Chapter 5 Training
		What Training Does My Team Need?
		*Worksheet: Questions for Potential Trainers
		How to Continue the Conversation
	Chapter 6 Developing Your Inclusion Team: Community Partners Are Key
		Develop Your Inclusion Team
		*Worksheet: Create Your Inclusion Team
		Location and Timeframe for Meetings
		Inclusion Team Meeting Agenda
		Sample Inclusion Team Meeting Agenda
		Team Collaborations and Projects
		Regional or State-wide Inclusion Teams
Part 3 The What: Creating Change
	Chapter 7 Getting Started
		*Worksheet: What Does Inclusion Look Like for Your City?
	Chapter 8 Environmental Modifications and Sensory Consideration
		Sight
		Hearing
		Touch
		Smell
		Taste
		Temperature
		Spatial
		High and Low-Sensory Spaces
		*Worksheet: Design Your Space
	Chapter 9 Communication Techniques
		Direct Communication
		One-on-One Communication
		*Resident Meeting Agenda Template
		First Point of Contact
		Universal Design and Websites
	Chapter 10 Visual Supports
		*Sample Visual Support Template
		*Sample Visual Support Incorporating Directions
		I Clean Up after Painting
		*Sample Visual Support Where Graphics Are Incorporated into an Existing Document
	Chapter 11 Social Stories
		What Is a Social Story?
		What Must a Social Story Contain?
		How Can I Create a Social Story?
		*Sample Social Story
	Chapter 12 Designing Large-Scale Events
	Chapter 13 An Example: Libraries
		Low-Sensory Library Spaces
		Sensory-Friendly Browsing
		Autism Friendly Programming
		*Sample Autism Friendly Program Registration Form
		Sensory-Friendly Movie Night
		Sensory-Friendly Story Time
	Chapter 14 Summer Camp Inclusion and IRPs
		*IRP (Individualized Recreational Program)
	Chapter 15 Employment and HR Tips
	Chapter 16 Conclusion: Share with Others
		Determining You Are an Autism Friendly City
		Declaring You Are an Autism Friendly City
		Success Stories
		Conference/Expo
		Thank You
Appendix: Implementation Examples.
	Emergency Registry
	An Artist Illustrates the City Calendar
	Autism Friendly Nature Area
	Inclusive/Barrier-Free Playground
	Autism Day of Fun
	Outreach and Giveaways
	Emergency Shelters
	Support Social Enterprise and Familial Entrepreneurship
	Agency Fair
	First Responder Event
	Economic/Business Initiative
	Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, Proclamations, and “Light It Up Blue”
	Fundraise for Your Program and to Support Others
	Create a Website or Social Media Page
Index