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Scott (Ed) Wright - Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life - 9781849057721 - V9781849057721
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Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life

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Description for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life Paperback. Bringing together a wealth of professional and academic research, alongside personal insights into aging and autism, this edited sourcebook focusses on the challenges faced by individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and are middle aged or older. Editor(s): Wright, Scott D. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: MJNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 173. .
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 ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
440
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
771g
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849057721
SKU
V9781849057721
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10

About Scott (Ed) Wright
Digby Tantam is Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist for Sheffield Health Care NHS Foundation Trust, an Emeritus Professor at the University of Sheffield, and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. He is a chartered psychologist, and a fellow of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. Educated at Oxford, Harvard, ... Read more

Reviews for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life
This is an important book on an essential topic... Scott Wright has managed to gather together a wonderful array of perspectives: cultural as well as biological; self-advocacy alongside clinical and research voices; family, community and societal viewpoints... This volume is a vital first step towards a better future for people with ASD growing old.
from the foreword by Professor ... Read more

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