Denise Edwards

Providing Practical Support for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Supported Living in the Community

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book unravels some common misunderstandings between people with autism spectrum disorders and providers of support services, and offers practical advice on how to ensure that the needs of people with ASD are catered for effectively. Edwards emphasises the importance of understanding ASD so that services can meet a person's needs effectively.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 157mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 295g
• ISBN-13: 9781843105770
• ISBN-10: 1843105772
• Artikelnr.: 22984409

Autorenporträt

Denise Edwards

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword. Introduction. Part One: The Need for Support. Chapter 1.
Philosophy and Principles. Chapter 2. Understanding the Nature of Autistic
Spectrum Disorder. Part Two: The Nuts and Bolts of Support. Chapter 3. Key
Areas for Support. Chapter 4. Organization. Chapter 5. Interpretation.
Chapter 6. Communication. Chapter 7. Social Interaction. Chapter 8. Health
Matters. Part Three: Implementation and Management of Support. Chapter 9.
Managing Support. Chapter 10. Care Plan. Chapter 11. Ethics. Chapter 12.
Family Support. Part Four: Support Within Society. Chapter 13. Networks.
Chapter 14. Disclosure. Chapter 15. Education. Chapter 16. Employment.
Chapter 17. The Criminal Justice System. Chapter 18. Accessing Services and
Benefits. Part Five: The Future. Chapter 19. A Vision for Effective
Support. Chapter 20. Conclusion. Appendices. Further Reading. Useful
Organizations. Index.