Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized
by pervasive difficulties since early childhood across reciprocal social communication and …

The aims of this book, and also the principles and themes of the book, are the same as those
outlined in the preceding (second) edition of the book, as reproduced below. My main aim in …

In 1980, autism was included for the first time as a distinct diagnosis in the third edition of the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III). This sparked a flurry of …

Many people perceive autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a childhood disorder, yet ASD is a
lifelong condition. Although little is known about the mental and physical health issues of …

Following the Autism Act 2009 and subsequent publications, the University of
Southampton's Faculty of Health Sciences introduced an interactive e-learning package …

Few studies to date have included older autistic adults, meaning that lifespan outcomes for
autistic adults are poorly understood. In this thesis, findings are presented from a four-year …

This comprehensive and much-needed guide addresses the issues faced by clinicians in
assessing and treating the range of mental health conditions, which can affect adults with …

There is considerable literature on autism but a paucity of literature on social work with
autistic people. This is surprising when autistic people may be overrepresented in the …

Research regarding life in rural coastal communities in England has been limited, while the
experience of families further marginalised by disability has been unresearched. To address …

INTRODUCTION: This research investigates social work interventions available for Social
Workers based in primary schools in Aotearoa New Zealand, to address surplus suffering …