Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line : Confessions of an Autism Anorak.
Title:
Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line : Confessions of an Autism Anorak.
Author:
Attwood, Tony.
ISBN:
9781846424977
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (159 pages)
Contents:
Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line: Confessions of an Autism Anorak -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- 1. Are We Nearly There Yet? -- 2. The Triad of Blah, Blah, Blah -- 3. How Does a Service Become Autism Specific? -- 4. Supported Employment at Meadowhall -- 5. Hot Sand, Itchy Clothes, Screaming People, Total Darkness -- 6. Supported Living: The Holy Grail -- 7. There May Be Trouble Ahead -- 8. Autism and Society -- References.
Abstract:
The author outlines the problems with improving services for people on the autism spectrum, from specialised schooling to supported living schemes and examines the social issues and attitudes that people with ASDs confront. He includes case examples of young people and their parents who have fought battles for inclusion.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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