Dr Wenn Lawson

Older Adults and Autism Spectrum Conditions

An Introduction and Guide

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Packed with practical advice, this is the first book to address the challenges facing older people with autism. With first-hand stories and drawing on the latest research, it will help to support older adults with autism through lifestyle changes as well as physical and sensory challenges post-retirement.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 154mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 308g
• ISBN-13: 9781849059619
• ISBN-10: 1849059616
• Artikelnr.: 42569642

Autorenporträt

Dr Wenn B. Lawson PhD, CPsychol is a lecturer and author. Since being diagnosed with autism in 1994, Wenn is passionately committed to campaigning for the rights of people on the autism spectrum. In 2008 Wenn was awarded fourth place in the 'Victorian Australian of the Year' awards.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements. Taking the road well-travelled. Foreword. Carol Povey.
Introduction. Ageing and ASC: The definition of autism spectrum conditions
(ASC) and ageing. 1. Ageing in ASC: Stress Support needs due to memory
changes and changes in daily living. 2. Ageing in ASC and building
appropriate communication strategies. 3. Ageing in ASC: Working with
personality. 4. Ageing in ASC: supporting seniors to identify their own
feelings, thoughts and actions. 5. Ageing in ASC: Support for seniors in
transition. 6. Ageing in ASC: preparing our future, ameliorating/avoiding
loneliness. 7. Ageing in ASC: Dual diagnosis and Mental Health. 8. Ageing
in ASC: Ageing comfortably. Creativity and Spirituality.