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Diarmuid Heffernan - Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder - 9781849056618 - V9781849056618
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Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Description for Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Paperback. This practical guide explains to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) how they can begin to overcome their sensory issues. The book explains how the senses work and how to create a personalised plan for coping with sensory difficulties that affect routines and relationships, whether at home, work, in educational settings or in public spaces. Num Pages: 192 pages, no. BIC Classification: MJNA; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Understanding sensory issues can be the key to overcoming them. Using this practical guide, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can begin to understand their sensory difficulties and learn how to create a tailored plan for overcoming specific everyday challenges. Learn how the senses work and how sensory systems can function differently for people with ASD, leading to sensory perceptual issues. What are the difficulties that can arise at work, college, home, or in public or cyber spaces? Practical strategies and creating a unique 'sensory plan', based on frequently encountered environments and situations, will help any adult ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849056618
SKU
V9781849056618
Shipping Time
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About Diarmuid Heffernan
Diarmuid Heffernan is an ASD consultant who provides services including support and advocacy for people with ASD. Diarmuid also lectures at University College Cork, where he helped create the course for the Diploma in Disability Studies and the Certificate and forthcoming Diploma in Autism Spectrum Studies. He lives just outside Cork in the Republic of Ireland.

Reviews for Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
In his book, Diarmuid manages to explain a hugely complicated subject area in a way that is eminently readable and informative. He bridges the gap between science and the lived experience extremely well, with a healthy dose of suggested ways in which individuals might be supported.
from the foreword by Dr Luke Beardon, The Autism Centre, Sheffield Hallam University ... Read more

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