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Advocacy for adults with autism spectrum disorders

By: Parsons, Jenny.
Contributor(s): Sims, Patrick | Abbo, Jess.
Publisher: London National Autistic Society 2010Edition: 2d ed.Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.ISBN: 9781905722617.Subject(s): ADULTS | AUTISM | ADVOCACY | ADVOCATES | BEST PRACTICES | LEGISLATION | GREAT BRITAIN
Contents:
Introduction|What is an autism spectrum disorder?|Social communication|Social interaction|Social imagination|Routines and behaviour|Sensory sensitivity|Choice and change|Non-instructed advocacy|Mental capacity and mental health legislation|Good practice guidelines for advocates|The National Autistic Society and advocacy|Where to go for more information
Summary: "This book is a basic introduction for advocates working with someone on the autism spectrum for the first time and a quick refresher for people who already work with this client group... This is an updated version of our book which was first published in 2007. Our experience in training advocates through the three years since its publication and the introduction of new guidelines and legislation have all prompted us to include a wider range of topics than in our previous edition." - INTRODUCTION
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"This book is a basic introduction for advocates working with someone on the autism spectrum for the first time and a quick refresher for people who already work with this client group... This is an updated version of our book which was first published in 2007. Our experience in training advocates through the three years since its publication and the introduction of new guidelines and legislation have all prompted us to include a wider range of topics than in our previous edition." - INTRODUCTION

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Introduction|What is an autism spectrum disorder?|Social communication|Social interaction|Social imagination|Routines and behaviour|Sensory sensitivity|Choice and change|Non-instructed advocacy|Mental capacity and mental health legislation|Good practice guidelines for advocates|The National Autistic Society and advocacy|Where to go for more information

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