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KPL Autism Collection
The Kitchener Public Library is proud to offer a unique health information collection, comprised of materials dealing with the condition of autism, for you to access.
What is the Autism Collection?
The Autism Collection of the Kitchener Public Library is a special collection of books and audio visual materials on the autism spectrum of disorders (ASD) and related issues.
This unique collection includes resources for individuals and families who work and live with autism, researchers, and education and health care professionals. Both genders, and all age and ethnic groups are represented in the collection.
The establishment of this important collection was made possible through the vision and generous financial donations of the Waterloo Wellington Autism Services.
Waterloo Wellington Autism Services
125 Union St E
Waterloo ON N2J 4E5
519-742-1414
Where is the Autism Collection located?
You will find the Autism Collection beside the HealthLink Collection on the second floor of the Main Library. All of the materials are marked with the Waterloo Wellington Autism Services logo shown above.
How can I use the Autism Collection?
Anyone is entitled to borrow from this excellent collection. You may use your KPL card or request a KPL Limited Access Borrower's Card. A Limited Access Borrower's Card may be obtained, free of charge, and may be used to borrow materials from the Autism Collection.
Items can be sent for pickup at KPL’s other branches by placing a hold on the item, and choosing your preferred pickup location.
Customers from other library systems may request materials from the Autism Collection through their local public libraries via Interlibrary Loan.
Searching the Collection
You can search the Autism Collection from home or in the library using the library's online catalogue. Select "Subject" from the dropdown menu next to the search box, and then type "Autism Collection" into the search box and press the search button.
Click here to search the Autism Collection now!
Local Autism Organizations
Waterloo Wellington Autism Services
125 Union St E
Waterloo ON N2J 4E5
519-742-1414
Guelph Services for Adults with Autism
16 Caribou Cres.
Guelph ON N1E 1C9
519-821-7424
519-823-9232
Autism Ontario
Cambridge, Southern Waterloo County
Waterloo Region
Wellington County
Great Autism Websites
To learn more about autism, see the websites listed below. Also, visit "KPL_Autism" on Delicious for even more great websites with autism-related information.
Each of these websites contains excellent links to other good information on Autism Spectrum Disorders, and many offer free online newsletters.
Autism Spectrum Information Guides
Click on any of our Information Guides below to view or print a list of resources and website links, chosen by our staff, for quality and reliability.
Please note:
The Autism Spectrum Information Guides are in PDF format, and require the free Adobe Reader in order to be opened properly.
KPL carefully selects its health books, magazines, videos, databases and web sites. However, the information available is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from a physician or other health care practitioner. Please be sure to discuss the information you find with your health care provider.