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Autism and Enablement: Occupational Therapy Approaches to Promote Indepe

ndence for Adults with Autism
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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.  
 
Market: Professionals who come into contact with adults with ASC through learning disability and mental health services, local authorities, health services. Individuals on the autism spectrum interested in strategies and tools to support their daily living.
1. Introduction. 2.Understanding Autistic Spectrum Conditions and the Impact upon the Individual. 3. Identifying the Need for an ASC Enablement Approach. 4. An Occupational Therapy-led Enablement Approach, and Tools used. 5. Specialist ASC Enablement Research Results and Analysis, including Case Studies. 6. Learning/Recommendations Gaps: Proposing a New Model of ASC Intervention.
'An excellent read providing visionary insight into the potential that can be achieved via an enablement service for people with autism. The work will provide an excellent model for anyone wishing to enhance the interventions and outcomes for people on the autistic spectrum.' - Jane Miller, County Manager Occupational Therapy and Reablement, Kent County Council
 
'With its unique combination of research data and illustrative case examples Autism and enablement is a rich source of information and inspiration for everyone (not only occupational therapists, also other professionals, parents and even policy makers) looking for ways to increase the independence, relatedness and competence of young adults with autism.' - Peter Vermeulen, Autism Consultant and Lecturer at Autisme Centraal, Belgium
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