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Lancashire libraries take part in Autism Awareness Week 2018

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Lancashire libraries will be taking part in Autism Awareness Week from Monday 26 March to Monday 2 April and launching a new autism booklist.

The selection available includes books suitable for adults, children and their carers.

Libraries staff from across the county will also be taking part in a range of activities throughout April to increase their understanding of the condition.

Over one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum. Autism is a lifelong disability, which affects how a person communicates and relates to others, as well as how they see the world. It is a spectrum condition and affects everyone differently, which means that each person on the spectrum will have very different support needs.

County Councillor Peter Buckley, Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for community and cultural services, said: “We’re taking part in the National Week as a platform to raise awareness amongst our staff.

“I’m pleased that we are raising awareness and understanding that library staff have of the condition. A campaign run by the National Autistic Society last year found that a lack of public understanding was leaving autistic people and their families socially isolated. We are doing something to tackle this.”

You can call in at your local library to find out more and take a look at the resources that are available.

Anyone who lives or works in Lancashire can join a Lancashire library, either online or by visiting in person. Membership is free and there are no age restrictions.

For more information, go to www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries or call 0300 123 6703.

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