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Autism spectrum conditions : a guide

By: Chaplin, Eddie.
Contributor(s): Hardy, Steve 1970- [editor and author] | Underwood, Lisa [editor and author] | Alim, Nadja | Attfield, Elizabeth | Bang-Anderson, Tina | Bernard, Sarah | Blackburn, Ros | Bradshaw, Jill | Britchford, Nicholas | Brock-Southon, Carmen | Gunasekaran, Santhana | Hall, Ian | Hemmings, Colin | McCarthy, Jane | Mills, Richard | Nikopoulos, Christos | Perepa, prithvi | Povey, Carol | Radley, Jane | Robertson, Dene | Spain, Debbie | Stuart-Hamilton, Ian | Tsakanikos, Elias | Thomas, Huw | Walsh, Nick.
Publisher: Hove : Pavilion Pub. and Media Ltd., 2013Description: vi, 213 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781908993427 (Paper); 1908993421 (Paper).Subject(s): AUTISM | ASSESSMENT | TREATMENT | COMORBID CONDITIONS | PERSONAL NARRATIVES | COMMUNICATION | SKILLS ACQUISITION | ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY | OFFENDERS | SUPPORT SERVICES | LEGISLATION | GOVERNMENT POLICY | GREAT BRITAIN
Contents:
Preface -- Contributors -- An introduction to autism spectrum conditions -- Part 1: Clinical aspects relating to the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum conditions and co-morbid mental health problems -- Chapter 1: The assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions -- Chapter 2: Autistic spectrum disorders: psychopathology and co-morbidity -- Chapter 3: The use of medication and psychological treatments in autism spectrum conditions -- Part 2: Service development and transition in the context of current legislation and policy -- Chapter 4: Legislation and policy -- Chapter 5: Autism spectrum conditions and services -- Chapter 6: Transition -- Chapter 7: Autism spectrum conditions in later life -- Part 3: Issues of diversity and personal experiences -- Chapter 8: Diversity and autism spectrum conditions -- Chapter 9: Autism - A personal perspective -- Chapter 10: A carer's perspective -- Chapter 11: Women with autism spectrum conditions -- Part 4: Communication and teaching new skills -- Chapter 12: Communication and interviewing -- Chapter 13: Teaching skills -- Chapter 14: Innovative technology-based interventions for people with autism spectrum disorders -- Part 5: Offending and risk -- Chapter 15: Autism and offending -- Chapter 16: Risk management in autism spectrum disorders -- Chapter 17: Advances in autism research -- Resources.
Summary: "Published in association with the Estia Centre, this guide provides a comprehensive introduction to working with people who have autism spectrum conditions (ASC). The book addresses the needs of people with ASC across the lifespan and across the range of intellectual functioning. Though the content is grounded in evidence-based practice and recent research, the text is intended to be as practical as possible, offering insight into the everyday lives of people with ASC and how staff can best support them." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
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Preface -- Contributors -- An introduction to autism spectrum conditions -- Part 1: Clinical aspects relating to the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum conditions and co-morbid mental health problems -- Chapter 1: The assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions -- Chapter 2: Autistic spectrum disorders: psychopathology and co-morbidity -- Chapter 3: The use of medication and psychological treatments in autism spectrum conditions -- Part 2: Service development and transition in the context of current legislation and policy -- Chapter 4: Legislation and policy -- Chapter 5: Autism spectrum conditions and services -- Chapter 6: Transition -- Chapter 7: Autism spectrum conditions in later life -- Part 3: Issues of diversity and personal experiences -- Chapter 8: Diversity and autism spectrum conditions -- Chapter 9: Autism - A personal perspective -- Chapter 10: A carer's perspective -- Chapter 11: Women with autism spectrum conditions -- Part 4: Communication and teaching new skills -- Chapter 12: Communication and interviewing -- Chapter 13: Teaching skills -- Chapter 14: Innovative technology-based interventions for people with autism spectrum disorders -- Part 5: Offending and risk -- Chapter 15: Autism and offending -- Chapter 16: Risk management in autism spectrum disorders -- Chapter 17: Advances in autism research -- Resources.

"Published in association with the Estia Centre, this guide provides a comprehensive introduction to working with people who have autism spectrum conditions (ASC). The book addresses the needs of people with ASC across the lifespan and across the range of intellectual functioning. Though the content is grounded in evidence-based practice and recent research, the text is intended to be as practical as possible, offering insight into the everyday lives of people with ASC and how staff can best support them." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

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