Older adults and autism spectrum conditions : an introduction and guide /: an introduction and guide. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Wenn Lawson ; foreword by Carol Povey.
• Authors: Lawson, Wenn, 1952-
• Contents: Acknowledgements. Taking the road well-travelled. Introduction. Ageing and ASC: The definition of autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and ageing. 1. Ageing in ASC: Stress Support needs due to memory changes and changes in daily living. 2. Ageing in ASC and building appropriate communication strategies. 3. Ageing in ASC: Working with personality. 4. Ageing in ASC: supporting seniors to identify their own feelings, thoughts and actions. 5. Ageing in ASC: Support for seniors in transition. 6. Ageing in ASC: preparing our future, ameliorating/avoiding loneliness. 7. Ageing in ASC: Dual diagnosis and Mental Health. 8. Ageing in ASC: Ageing comfortably. Creativity and Spirituality.
• Publisher Details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 616.85882; Autism spectrum disorders; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Aging; SELF-HELP / Aging; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Autism Spectrum Disorders; Psychology Of Ageing; Coping With Old Age
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780857008138; 0857008137
• Related ISBNs: 9781849059619
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.