Sensory issues for adults with autism spectrum disorder / Diarmuid Heffernan.
By: Heffernan, Diarmuid.
Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016Description: 188 pages ; 22 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781849056618 (pbk : alk. paper).Subject(s): AUTISM | ADULTS | SENSORY ISSUES | PERCEPTUAL DISORDERSItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 720 HEF (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W004761 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foreword by Luke Beardon. - Glossary. - 1. Introduction. - 2. The sensory systems. - 3. Sensory differences in ASD. - 4. The sense-memory-emotion paradigm. - 5. School and college spaces. - 6. The sensory implications of public spaces, social spaces and work spaces. - 7. The private spaces and the home. - 8. Intimacy and the senses. - 9. Cyber space. - Conclusion. - References. - Further reading.
This practical guide explains to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) how they can begin to overcome their sensory issues. The book explains how the senses work and how to create a personalised plan for coping with sensory difficulties that affect routines and relationships, whether at home, work, in educational settings or in public spaces.
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