Wenn Lawson

Older Adults and Autism Spectrum Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

An Introduction and Guide

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The first book to look seriously at the practical issues facing older adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC), Wenn Lawson's groundbreaking handbook offers support, advice, and sensible ways in which to look at the issues.

Informed by current research, interviews with older people diagnosed with ASC and his own experience, the author covers a multitude of issues including dealing with transitions and changes to routine, communicating an individual's particular needs and wishes to care home staff, the social and financial impact of retirement, mental health, and sensory and physical changes and challenges.

Older people with ASC and their family and friends, as well as the professionals supporting them, will find this an indispensable and accessible book.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780857008138
• Artikelnr.: 44870508

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.