Supporting Neurodiverse Patrons and Colleagues @Your Library

This post contains documents and links from our “Supporting Neurodiverse Patrons” webinar, held on July 16th, 2025. Library staff panelists who appeared on the webinar will share additional links and resources in the comments section. Please also feel free to share your perspectives, experiences, and resources on this important topic in the comments!

Webinar Description: Neurodiversity includes a spectrum of cognitive differences, including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other unique ways of thinking and experiencing the world. Although each person with these conditions has different skills, abilities, and needs, there are a variety of ways that libraries can tailor their programs and facilities to support neurodiverse patrons. Join this webinar on July 16th at 12:00 pm Mountain Time to hear from a variety of experts, including leaders in the NASA’s Neurodiversity Network (N3) project and NASA@ My Library’s #actuallyautistic PI Anne Holland. We invite you to share your own efforts and experiences in supporting neurodiverse patrons!

Webinar PPT: PPT

Webinar Recording:

Some resources related to neurodiversity we recommend:

Autism Self Reliance Network: A group of autistic adults providing recommendations and support based on lived experience Autism Self Reliance Network

Harvard Neurodiversity Post (Definitions): Blog Post

National Network of Libraries of Medicine Post (Definitions): NNLM Post