Older Adults and Autism Spectrum Conditions: An Introduction and Guide
Wendy Lawson
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Description for Older Adults and Autism Spectrum Conditions: An Introduction and Guide
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
307g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849059619
SKU
V9781849059619
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Wendy Lawson
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.
Reviews for Older Adults and Autism Spectrum Conditions: An Introduction and Guide
A visionary, intelligent and compassionate book. Wenn Lawson's understanding of autism is firmly based on a lifetime of personal experience on the spectrum and years of academic scholarship. His book should be on the shelf of anyone interested in ageing, autism and the distinctive needs of each one of us. There is a long way yet to go in this ... Read more