Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life

By: Temple Grandin • Valerie Paradiz • Michael Baron • Elizabeth A. Perkins • Peter Gerhardt • Valerie Gaus • E. Sandra Byers • A.J. Paron-Wildes • Amanda Bakian • Hilary Coon • Elizabeta Mukaetova-Ladinska • Saskia Baron • Valerie D'Astous • Pamela A. Smith • Digby Tantam • Terry Brugha • Sylvia Heijnen • R.C. Oude Voshaar • Bas Van Alphen • Jalynn Prince • Shana Nichols • Scott D. Wright • Jeremy Parr • Xenia Grant • Bruce Parsons • Angela Rodriguez • Karen Glaser • Stella Macdonald • Hilde Geurts • Robert Macbean • Susan Balandin • Amanda Roestorf • Karen Lowton • Lauren Bishop Fitzpatrick • Benjamin Dicicco-Bloom • Kristina Cottle • Monique Hines • Dermot Bowler • Judy Endow • Megan Farley • Mick Coppock • William Mcmahon • Cos Michael • Francesca Happé • Amy Maida Wadsworth • Gregory Prince • Denise D. Resnik • Christopher Gregg • Carol Povey

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Synopsis

Bringing together international academics and professionals who are actively researching and working in the field, this pioneering scholarly volume covers the issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in mid and later life.

Including a range of personal, academic and clinical perspectives, the book considers historical and contemporary perspectives on autism, including diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues. Attention is given to medical, care and psychological issues that arise as people with ASD age, such as declining cognitive function and speech and communication issues. Family, community support, housing, advocacy, and socio-cultural considerations for older adults with ASD are also given careful consideration, and there are chapters on relationship and sexuality issues and on environmental design.

Book Details

Book Quality:
ISBN-13:: 9781784500375
Publisher:: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd
Date of Addition:: 2018-01-23T22:08:09Z
Language:: English
Categories:: Nonfiction, Psychology,
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.