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Providing practical support for people with autism spectrum disorder : supported living in the community / Denise Edwards ; foreword by E. Veronica Bliss.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.Description: 1 online resource (192 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781846427879
  • 1846427878
  • 1281782149
  • 9781281782144
  • 1843105772
  • 9781843105770
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Providing practical support for people with autism spectrum disorder.DDC classification:
  • 362.196/85882 22
LOC classification:
  • RC553.A88 E38 2008eb
NLM classification:
  • 2008 H-405
  • WM 203.5
Online resources:
Contents:
The need for support. Philosophy and principles ; Understanding the nature of autism spectrum disorder -- The nuts and bolts of support. Key areas for support ; Organization ; Interpretation ; Communication ; Social interaction ; Health matters -- Implementation and management of support. Managing support ; Care plan ; Ethics ; Family support -- Support within society. Networks ; Disclosure ; Education ; Employment ; The criminal justice system ; Accessing services and benefits -- The future. A vision for effective support.
Summary: One element at the heart of effective service provision is an understanding of the service user's needs. This book unravels some of the common misunderstandings between people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and providers of support services, and offers practical advice on how to ensure that the needs of people with ASD are catered for effectively. Denise Edwards writes directly from her own experiences of finding appropriate support for her adopted son, John Paul, who has Asperger's syndrome, but also draws on the experiences of a broad range of service users. She emphasises the importan.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.

The need for support. Philosophy and principles ; Understanding the nature of autism spectrum disorder -- The nuts and bolts of support. Key areas for support ; Organization ; Interpretation ; Communication ; Social interaction ; Health matters -- Implementation and management of support. Managing support ; Care plan ; Ethics ; Family support -- Support within society. Networks ; Disclosure ; Education ; Employment ; The criminal justice system ; Accessing services and benefits -- The future. A vision for effective support.

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One element at the heart of effective service provision is an understanding of the service user's needs. This book unravels some of the common misunderstandings between people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and providers of support services, and offers practical advice on how to ensure that the needs of people with ASD are catered for effectively. Denise Edwards writes directly from her own experiences of finding appropriate support for her adopted son, John Paul, who has Asperger's syndrome, but also draws on the experiences of a broad range of service users. She emphasises the importan.

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