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

By: Edwards, Denise.
Publisher: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008Description: 192 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781843105770.Subject(s): AUTISM | SUPPORT SERVICES | SUPPORT PLANNING | CAREGIVERS
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|Conclusion
Summary: "This book provides formal and informal carers with an insight into what it means to live with ASD. By explaining what ASD is and the effect it has on a person's life, it provides carers with the information they need to ensure a person's needs are met successfully... essential reading for carers, friends, family, related professionals and policy makers as well as the providers of the services for people with ASD and the service users themselves.
List(s) this item appears in: Supporting people with autism. Jan 2021
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"This book provides formal and informal carers with an insight into what it means to live with ASD. By explaining what ASD is and the effect it has on a person's life, it provides carers with the information they need to ensure a person's needs are met successfully... essential reading for carers, friends, family, related professionals and policy makers as well as the providers of the services for people with ASD and the service users themselves.

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|Conclusion

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This would be an excellent resource for managers of supported living services and families etc. I'll probably refer to it a again in future. Nic McKenzie

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Good from an employee perspective

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I found this book very useful, it helped me understand my client more.

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