Providing practical support for people with autism spectrum disorder supported living in the community

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781843105770
ISBN: 1846427878 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781846427879 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (192 p.) : ill.
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electronic resource
Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 186-187) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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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Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.