Autism Spectrum Conditions: A Guide - Softcover

Eddie Chaplin; Steve Hardy; Lisa Underwood

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908993421 ISBN 13: 9781908993427

Publisher: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Published in association with the Estia Centre, this guide provides a comprehensive introduction to working with people who have autism spectrum conditions. The book addresses the needs of people with ASC across the lifespan and range of intellectual functioning. Though the content is grounded in evidence-based practice and recent research, the text is intended to be as practical as possible, offering insight into the everyday lives of people with ASC and how staff can best support them.

About this title

About the Author

EDDIE CHAPLIN is Professor of Mental Health in Neurodevelopmental Disorders at London South Bank University. He has extensive clinical experience in mental health services for individuals with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan.

STEVE HARDY is a Consultant Nurse in Learning Disabilities at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. He has worked in mental health services for people with learning disabilities for the past two decades and has widely published in this area.

LISA UNDERWOOD is a health services researcher with the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She has a background in psychology and a special interest in autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908993421
• ISBN 13: 9781908993427
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220