Autism and Enablement

Occupational Therapy Approaches to Promote Independence for Adults with Autism

Matt Bushell, Sandra Gasson, Ute Vann (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

184 Seiten

2017
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-78592-087-5 (ISBN)

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This practical guide to the enablement approach shows how to help adults with autism achieve greater independence and become more self-sufficient. The approach draws on occupational therapy and can be adapted for range of abilities, ideal for improving wellbeing and helping adults to better manage their day-to-day lives.

Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) or a suspected diagnosis often have hidden needs that go unmet by public services. This book describes and analyses the Kent ASC enablement approach, a short-term intervention led by occupational therapy to promote people with ASC becoming more self-aware and self-sufficient outside of public services.

Designed to teach adults with ASC strategies for controlling their sensory, motor-processing and social-communication needs and preferences, this person-centred approach gives them greater self-management over their lives. The book also provides an overview of a range of both professional and self-help tools and technologies which can be used by adults with ASC to increase independence and wellbeing. Case-studies demonstrate the transformative effects of enablement on daily life for adults with ASC. The book also provides recommendation for building on the enablement approach.

Matt Bushell is Senior Practitioner in the Kent Autistic Spectrum Conditions Team. He has an MA in Social Work and has been working with clients with autism for over 25 years. Sandra Gasson is a Case Manager in the Kent Autistic Spectrum Conditions Team and an Occupational Therapist. She is also parent and carer of an autistic adult. She has hands on practical experience in supporting those with autism for the past 30 years. Ute Vann is a Senior Practitioner in the Kent Autistic Spectrum team. She has an MA in Social Work and a PhD in Social Policy. She has practical experience in supporting those with autism for the past 20 years.

Introduction. 1. Understanding Autistic Spectrum Conditions and the Impact upon the Individual. 2. Identifying the Need for an ASC Enablement Approach. 3. An Occupational Therapy-led Enablement Approach. 4. Specialist ASC Enablement Research Results and Analysis. 5. Research Objectives Analysis, Key Learning and Recommendations. Final Comments. Bibliography.

Erscheinungsdatum	21.11.2017
Zusatzinfo	25 black and white line drawings
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 228 mm
Gewicht	284 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Ergotherapie
ISBN-10	1-78592-087-1 / 1785920871
ISBN-13	978-1-78592-087-5 / 9781785920875
Zustand	Neuware