Main description:

This title discusses recent developments and challenges in providing services for autistic patients. Practical, accessible text written specifically for nurses to improve patient care covering a wide range of patient groups and case studies. It includes the author's personal experience with autism as a parent, patient and professional carer.

Contents:

1 = Introduction 2 = What autism and ASD are and are not 3 = A history of autism and ASD 4 = Some causes of autism and ASD 5 = Some diagnostic issues and ASD 6 = Diagnostic issues ii: a personal journey 7 = Children with autism and ASD's 8 = Adolescents with autism and ASD's 9 = Adults with autism and ASD's 10 = Mental health issues and ASD's 11 = Nursing interventions: past 12 = Nursing interventions: present 13 = Nursing interventions: future 14 = Person centred planning 15 = Autism and sensory issues 16 = Personalisation 17 = Nursing interventions for independent adults 18 = Nursing interventions for family carers 19 = The Autism Act 2009 20 = The Mental Capacity Act and people on the autism spectrum 21 = Resources 22 = References