Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line - Softcover

Matthew Hesmondhalgh

 
9781843103936: Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1843103931 ISBN 13: 9781843103936
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

Working towards greater access and inclusion in education and employment for young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) continues to be a challenge with varying degrees of success.

Matthew Hesmondhalgh outlines the inherent problems with improving services for people on the autism spectrum, from specialised schooling to supported living schemes and examines the social issues and attitudes that people with ASDs confront in so many aspects of life. The author draws on his own experience of working at The Integrated Resource, which offers educational opportunities for secondary school aged pupils with ASDs and provides a charity funded supported employment programme for young adults with ASDs. He includes a host of case examples of young people and their parents who have fought battles for inclusion, explaining the obstacles they faced, their failures and their inspiring successes.

Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line is a frank and honest appraisal of service provision for young people with ASDs that will both inform and encourage parents and professionals.

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About the Author

Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, with over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He is currently Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.

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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1843103931
ISBN 13 
9781843103936
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
160