Understanding Autism: A Training Pack for Professionals Supporting Individuals with Autism Based on 'Postcards from Aspie World'
Synopsis
The training pack is based on the premise that learning from the experience of someone on the autism spectrum can help those who support individuals to understand and to adapt their approach and therefore achieve better outcomes. The postcards that supplement this training pack are showcased within PowerPoint slides and offer an introduction to key concepts, specific learning points, or explanations of activities to supplement learning. Postcard packs will also be available separately for families, groups, and individuals to use them for discussion about their own lives and situations.
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About the Author
Dan RedfearnDan Redfearn is a lecturer in nursing (learning disabilities) and social work.Having qualified as a joint learning disability nursing and social work practitioner, he has worked in a varietyof learning disability practice settings specialising in healthcare, behaviours that challenge, and as an autism specialist with adults on the autism spectrum.Holly TurtonHolly is currently a trainee clinical psychologist undertaking a doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Manchester.Since completing her undergraduate degree in psychology, Holly has worked in several roles within learning disability and mental health services.She has previously worked as a specialist assistant with adults on the autistic spectrum, and within this role spent three years supporting co-author Hayden.Following this she completed a postgraduate certificate in advanced practice interventions for mental health and worked as a psychological well-being practitioner for adults with mental health issues.Hayden LarderHayden Larder is a young woman who was diagnosed with autism when she was 16.Hayden is currently a student continuing her studies at college.She has completed childcare training and health and social care training and has spent several years volunteering at groups for children and young people with learning disabilities.Helen LarderHelen Larder is Hayden&;s mother.Helen has been a writer and teacher for 30 years, teaching creative writing, script writing and theatre studies to students in further education, undergraduates and postgraduates.Publications include a novel for adults and a novel for young adults.
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Understanding Autism
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Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd, GB, 2016
ISBN 10: 1910366927
ISBN 13: 9781910366929
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Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardback. Condition: New. The training pack is based on the premise that learning from the experience of someone on the autism spectrum can help those who support individuals to understand and to adapt their approach and therefore achieve better outcomes. The postcards that supplement this training pack are showcased within PowerPoint slides and offer an introduction to key concepts, specific learning points, or explanations of activities to supplement learning. Postcard packs will also be available separately for families, groups, and individuals to use them for discussion about their own lives and situations. Seller Inventory # LU-9781910366929
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Understanding Autism
Published by
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd, GB, 2016
ISBN 10: 1910366927
ISBN 13: 9781910366929
New
Hardcover
Seller: Rarewaves USA United, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: New. The training pack is based on the premise that learning from the experience of someone on the autism spectrum can help those who support individuals to understand and to adapt their approach and therefore achieve better outcomes. The postcards that supplement this training pack are showcased within PowerPoint slides and offer an introduction to key concepts, specific learning points, or explanations of activities to supplement learning. Postcard packs will also be available separately for families, groups, and individuals to use them for discussion about their own lives and situations. Seller Inventory # LU-9781910366929