Our Libraries have many books which may help you or your family support people on the autism spectrum. These books which have been chosen and recommended by professionals.

Supporting children

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Supporting teens

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Supporting women

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Supporting adults

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Guides

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Sensory

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Diet

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Biography

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How libraries can help

There are a range of resources available in libraries to help support people with autism:

Autism friendly meeting rooms are available at the Dorchester Library and Learning Centre and Gillingham Library. Talk to library staff to book.

A printable version

Download a printable version of the selection of books on autism that have been chosen and recommended by professionals. 

Contact dlslibrarians@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk if you need this information in a different format.