Providing Practical Support for People With

Provides information on the needs of a person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by explaining what ASD is and the effect it has on a person's life. Topics include communication, social interaction, psychological obsessions, employment, accessing services and benefits, and support groups. For caregivers and policy makers. Softcover.

Denise Edwards is a qualified counsellor and teacher of students with special educational needs, both in mainstream and special schools. She is currently a tutor for degree students with disabilities and she has an adopted son, now 25 years old, who has Asperger's syndrome

Acknowledgements	p. 8
Foreword	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
Notes regarding definitions and language	p. 14
Note regarding case studies	p. 14
The Need for Support
Philosophy and Principles	p. 17
Understanding the Nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder	p. 22
Case study 2.1: Matt	p. 26
The Nuts and Bolts of Support
Key Areas for Support	p. 31
Organization	p. 35
Instilling order	p. 35
Managing change	p. 39
Forward planning	p. 42
Interpretation	p. 47
Establishing connections	p. 47
Maintaining the connections	p. 50
Communication	p. 52
Difficulties	p. 52
Clear communication	p. 54
Listening	p. 56
Case study 6.1: Harry	p. 61
More than words	p. 63
In all its complexity	p. 65
Social Interaction	p. 67
Difference	p. 67
Coping strategies	p. 70
Sex	p. 74
Anti-social behaviour	p. 78
Health Matters	p. 84
Physical	p. 84
Case study 8.1: Mark	p. 86
Psychological stress	p. 90
Psychological obsessions	p. 95
Implementation and Management of Support
Managing Support	p. 101
Planning	p. 101
The specialist	p. 103
Care Plan	p. 105
Design	p. 105
Implementation	p. 114
Ethics	p. 119
Family Support	p. 122
Caring for the family/carers	p. 122
Working together	p. 125
Case study 12.1: Darren	p. 129
Support Within Society
Networks	p. 135
Disclosure	p. 137
Eduction	p. 140
An integrated society	p. 140
Opportunities in further and higher education	p. 143
Employment	p. 146
Finding work	p. 146
Keeping work	p. 148
Case study 16.1: Emma	p. 150
The Criminal Justice System	p. 153
Victims of crime	p. 153
Arrest	p. 155
Case study 17.1: John	p. 160
Accessing Services and Benefits	p. 164
The Future
A Vision for Effective Support	p. 171
Surgery	p. 171
Outreach services	p. 172
Emergency support	p. 172
Support in the home	p. 172
Residential support	p. 173
High-level support	p. 174
Support groups	p. 175
Conclusion	p. 177
Appendix 1	p. 180
Appendix 2	p. 185
References	p. 186
Further Reading	p. 187
Useful Organizations	p. 189
Index	p. 190
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Providing Practical Support for People With Autism Spectrum Disorders

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