Autism And Enablement: Occupational Therapy Approaches To Promote Independence For Adults With Autism
by Matt Bushell /
2017 / English / PDF
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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.
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.
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.
