Autism, discrimination and the law : a quick guide for parents, educators and employers / James Graham.

By:

Graham, James

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.Description: 1 online resource (141 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781846427688
1846427681
1281781924
9781281781925

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Autism, discrimination and the law.DDC classification:

342.7308/7 22

LOC classification:

K637 .G73 2008eb

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Contents:

Autism -- The law -- Case studies -- Reference table -- If you have been discriminated against.

Summary: "Autism, Discrimination and the Law" outlines how the legal requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 might be met for students and employees with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). What might discrimination against people with autism look like? What can you do to prevent discrimination against people with autism? What should you do if you have been discriminated against?The book includes an overview of current knowledge of autism, and details of the changes in legislation concerning disability discrimination. The main part of the book is devoted to case studies from further education and employment demonstrating how reasonable adjustments can be made successfully. This accessible book will be an essential reference for employers, policy makers, local education authorities, learning and skills councils, training providers, schools and colleges, personnel officers, careers officers, charities, residential homes, parents, and indeed anyone working with people with autistic spectrum disorders.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-136) and index.

Autism -- The law -- Case studies -- Reference table -- If you have been discriminated against.

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"Autism, Discrimination and the Law" outlines how the legal requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 might be met for students and employees with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). What might discrimination against people with autism look like? What can you do to prevent discrimination against people with autism? What should you do if you have been discriminated against?The book includes an overview of current knowledge of autism, and details of the changes in legislation concerning disability discrimination. The main part of the book is devoted to case studies from further education and employment demonstrating how reasonable adjustments can be made successfully. This accessible book will be an essential reference for employers, policy makers, local education authorities, learning and skills councils, training providers, schools and colleges, personnel officers, careers officers, charities, residential homes, parents, and indeed anyone working with people with autistic spectrum disorders.

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