Adults with Autism: A Guide to Theory and Practice - Hardcover

Morgan, Hugh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521450705 ISBN 13: 9780521450706

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Synopsis

From childhood services to adult provision, the needs of an individual develop and change, yet the literature addressing specific adult requirements is scarce. This volume sets out to fill this gap and provides practical help and guidance specifically for those caring for the growing recognised population of adults with autism. Issues of theory and practice from both local and international perspectives are included. Subsequent chapters analyse the implications arising from thought and behaviour inflexibility with emphasis on the management of transition and bereavement. Models for practice in employment and further education and also pharmacological and educational approaches to mental health problems, epilepsy and challenging behaviour are concluded by a chapter which develops many themes of this publication as the basis for a practitioner training programme in residential settings. An essential guide for all those concerned with the care and well being of adults with autism including parents, researchers, practitioners and community care workers.

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Review

'... offers a comprehensive summary of both theory and practice.' Autism

'Practical help and guidance for those caring for adults with autism.' Professional Nurse

Book Description

A novel view of autism from the adult perspective. This volume provides essential practical help and guidance specifically for all those caring for a growing recognised population of adults with autism. Theory and practice (both local and international), community care and service audit: a wide variety of themes are developed culminating in suggested strategies for practitioner training.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521450705
• ISBN 13: 9780521450706
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 312