Autism: Rights in Reality. How people with autism and their families are missing out on their rights and entitlements.
Organisation
The National Autistic Society
Author
Broach, S., Camgoz, S., Heather, C., Owen, G., Potter, D and Prior, A
Detailed Description
This report examines the experience of our members in seven areas of everyday life where people with autism spectrum disorders and their families often need additional support: • social care • financial support and benefits • transport • housing • play and leisure • advocacy • support for carers
If you have a child with additional support needs, you may want extra information and help in choosing a suitable school. You may be involved at transition times in making decisions about the school whichwould best meet your child’s needs.
Growing Up with Autism: Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents
Organisation
Guilford Press
Author
Gabriels, R.L and Hill, D.E
Detailed Description
Individuals with autism and their caregivers face unique challenges in later childhood and adolescence, yet this period is often neglected in the professional literature. This much-needed volume translates current research on the needs of this population into practical recommendations for clinicians and educators. Featuring vivid case examples and an in-depth, reproducible assessment form, the book comprehensively addresses the many contexts of children's lives.
Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Volume 2 Assessment, Interventions, and Policy 3rd Ed
Organisation
Wiley Publishing
Author
Volkmar, F.R., Paul, R et al (eds)
Detailed Description
Since its first edition, this handbook has become the most influential reference work in the field of autism and related conditions. Now expanded to two volumes, this comprehensive work provides a thorough review of these disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines.
The Second Edition covers all current treatment models, and is updated to include new methods for screening and assessment, genetic components, and school-based interventions. All chapters have been thoroughly updated; two-thirds of chapters are entirely new to this edition. VolumeTwo includes the newest, most authoritative information available on assessment, interventions, and policy ramifications surrounding pervasive developmental disorders.
Highlights the difficulties adults with Asperger syndrome and their families face in accessing health and social care services. Mentions the National Autistic Society 'I Exist' campaign and the Prospects employment agency. Discusses multi-agency approaches such as those employed by the Liverpool Asperger Team and Oldham Council. Available to download from http://www.communitycare.co.uk
