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Abstract
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.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover | Cover | ||
| Title Page | i | ||
| Copyright | ii | ||
| Dedication | iii | ||
| Contents | v | ||
| Preface | 1 | ||
| Contributors | 3 | ||
| An introduction to autism spectrum conditions | 7 | ||
| Part 1: Clinical aspects relating to the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum conditions and co-morbid mental health problems | 17 | ||
| Chapter 1: The assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders | 19 | ||
| Chapter 2: Autistic spectrum disorders: psychopathology and co-morbidity | 33 | ||
| Chapter 3: The use of medication and psychological treatments in autism spectrum conditions | 45 | ||
| Part 2: Service development and transition in the context of current legislation and policy | 57 | ||
| Chapter 4: Legislation and policy | 59 | ||
| Chapter 5: Autism spectrum conditions and services | 67 | ||
| Chapter 6: Transition | 81 | ||
| Chapter 7: Autism spectrum conditions in later life | 89 | ||
| Part 3: Issues of diversity and personal experiences | 95 | ||
| Chapter 8: Diversity and autism spectrum conditions | 97 | ||
| Chapter 9: Autism – a personal perspective | 105 | ||
| Chapter 10: Autism – a carer’s perspective | 111 | ||
| Chapter 11: Women with autism spectrum conditions | 117 | ||
| Part 4: Communication and teaching new skills | 127 | ||
| Chapter 12: Communication and interviewing | 129 | ||
| Chapter 13: Teaching skills | 143 | ||
| Chapter 14: Innovative technology-based interventions for people with autism spectrum disorders | 155 | ||
| Part 5: Offending, risk and research | 177 | ||
| Chapter 15: Autism and offending | 179 | ||
| Chapter 16: Risk management in autism spectrum disorders | 189 | ||
| Chapter 17: Advances in autism research | 199 | ||
| Resources | 212 |