Download or read book The Identification of Autistic Adults Perception of Their Own Diagnostic Pathway written by Rod Morris and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research investigates the processes of the identification of Autistic adults, with the view of many seeking a diagnosis being unaware of what the process entails or potential effects so as to make more informed decisions. Additionally, individuals who have been through these processes often do not have a benchmark with which to measure their experiences. This ethical research uses emancipatory and participatory methods, the literature review is rigorous, for example obtaining rare historical documents by Hans Asperger and Leo Kanner, whilst the research is within the framework of autism as a concept and how these have very real consequences for individuals and families to which this pertains. Many participants voiced their feelings of the need for further research particularly in the areas of identity and perception, with recognition that where neurological differences are present there needs to be different approaches to mental health as well as the importance of post-identification support.
Download or read book Experiences of Adults Following an Autism Diagnosis written by Kristien Hens and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-29 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores adult experiences of autism diagnosis. Focusing on the experiences of 21 interviewees, the structure of the book mirrors the seven stages undergone upon diagnosis, and raises important questions about modern society and the self, amidst this life-changing news. Analysing a broad range of empirical interview data including adults who had experiences of other diagnoses, and adults who seemed to function normally before their autism diagnosis, the authors use these stories to examine how autism diagnosis can be extremely important and helpful, but also generate a great deal of negativity. Illuminating a range of testimonies that have previously been kept in the shadows, this book will not only appeal to students and scholars of autism in adults, but also to practitioners as well as adults who have been diagnosed with autism.
Download or read book Disability Intersectionality and Belonging in Special Education written by Elizabeth A. Harkins Monaco and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disability, Intersectionality, and Belonging in Special Education focuses on preparing educators who use socioculturally sustaining practices, curricula, and instruction through an intersectional lens. This book empowers preservice students and special education practitioners and administrators to meet the needs of disabled individuals. Understanding the full range of requirements relating to socioculturally sustaining practices is imperative to working with individuals with disabilities as well as with their families and caregivers. Being able to understand and explain this complex issue to others is important and often necessary. Social injustices in special education are historical and systemic. Special education practitioners are typically unaware of the importance of intersectional differences because they have been prepared to address cultural perspectives only during awareness days or through specific units in curricula. At other times they discuss the topic diagnostically—for example, as part of an educational plan or when teaching English as a second language. Other issues stem from the value system of the special education practitioners themselves; some are not willing to engage in these concepts, while others prioritize treating all students the same by using the terms “fairness,” “equity,” and “colorblindness” to justify this treatment. Even when special educator practitioners attempt to address injustices on behalf of their students, they tend to center on only the student’s disability, which means they are ignoring or erasing other aspects of their students’ identities. These concerns highlight the importance of building the sociocultural competence of our teaching force. This book will help practitioners build this competence in their own spheres of influence.
Download or read book Am I Autistic a Guide to Autism Asperger s Self Diagnosis for Adults written by Lydia Andal and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Am I Autistic? A Guide to Autism & Asperger's Self-Diagnosis for Adults (eBook Edition) by Lydia Andal is the ground-breaking new guide for those who think they or their partner/friend/relative or work colleague might be autistic and would like to find out more.What others are saying about Am I Autistic? A Guide to Autism & Asperger's Self-Diagnosis for Adults."Love the first chapter in Andal's book which describes all the undiagnosed autistic people who have good employment. You need to read the first chapter to see how people on the spectrum are contributing greatly to society."- Temple Grandin, author 'The Autistic Brain'"Acquiring a professional diagnosis of autism is a highly complex procedure and this well researched book is one of the first of its kind in informing people of an alternative - the little known area of self-diagnosis for autistic adults. Lydia explains what autism really is, how to self-diagnose as well as the pros and cons of self-diagnosis with exceptional articulation. Highly recommended"- Michael Barton, author 'It's Raining Cats and Dogs: An Autism Spectrum Guide to the Confusing World of Idioms, Metaphors and Everyday Expressions'"At last someone in the UK who has written a positive book about autism. Usually Potential Plus UK is on its own in asking for greater focus on the things autistic people CAN do and not just on what they can't. Whilst Lydia's own journey will, by its nature, be very personal to her, it will make readers think of autism in a different way. I will make sure I pass on details of 'Am I Autistic' to our staff, volunteers and in particular our members, many of whom recognise traits like this in themselves when they come to us about their children"- Denise Yates, Chief Executive, Potential Plus UK charity for high learning potential (gifted and talented) children and their familiesIs This Book For You?This is a guide to autism for adults who think they might be autistic and would like to learn more about autism and the road to self-diagnosis and/or formal diagnosis from the view of an autistic person.This is also a guide for the family members/partners/work colleagues and friends of adults who they suspect might be autistic or a 'bit' autistic.This Book Is For You If:- You think you might be autistic yet are reluctant to request a formal diagnosis or have been unable to get a referral for a formal diagnosis- You have already been diagnosed as autistic/asperger's and want to learn more about autism from the view of an autistic person- You think your partner/family member/work colleague may be autisticWhat's In The Book?Am I Autistic? A Guide to Autism & Asperger's Self-Diagnosis for Adults is a step-by-step guide to self-diagnosis and includes information on 'What is Autism?', 'A Guide to Autistic Traits' and 'A Guide to Online Autism Tests' to help you identify if you are autistic.The guide also includes the personal journey of a self-diagnosed autistic, information on the formal diagnosis process in the UK & US for those interested in exploring the clinical route to diagnosis and an overview of the 'Strengths & Challenges of Autism' for those who identify as autistic after reading the guide.Important Notice: This guide has not been written by a medical practitioner. It has been written by an autistic journalist and author who has interviewed leading UK and US autism specialists and autistic advocates in order to provide an informative and balanced view of autism. Anyone seeking medical advice on autism diagnosis should seek advice from a medical practitioner.
Download or read book Supporting Autistic People with Eating Disorders written by Kate Tchanturia and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2021-03-18 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the link between autism and eating disorders through testimonies from practitioners, service users and carers. Combining research findings, case studies and first-hand accounts, it provides insights into how individuals on the autism spectrum can be supported towards full recovery from an eating disorder. Edited by the lead Clinical Psychologist at the Maudsley Eating Disorder National Service, informed by their team's research, chapters focus on the unique issues arising when autism and eating disorders coexist. The contributors suggest treatment adaptations from a multi-disciplinary perspective, and touch more broadly on the topic of poor mental health outcomes for autistic individuals, and how these might be improved.
Download or read book Autism written by National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While some people are diagnosed in childhood, a large proportion of adults with autism find obtaining a diagnosis in adulthood difficult or impossible. This guideline aims to address these widespread problems and increase the uptake of interventions by adults with autism to enable them to live more independent lives.
Download or read book Pathway of care and gaps in services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder written by Maria Luisa Scattoni and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Life on the Autism Spectrum written by Matthew Bennett and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a unique exploration of common myths about autism by examining these myths through the perspectives of autistic individuals. Examining the history of attitudes and beliefs about autism and autistic people, this book highlights the ways that these beliefs are continuing to impact autistic individuals and their families, and offers insights as to how viewing these myths from an autistic perspective can facilitate the transformation of these myths into a more positive direction. From ‘savant syndrome’ to the conception that people with autism lack empathy, each chapter examines a different social myth – tracing its origins, highlighting the implications it has had for autistic individuals and their families, debunking misconceptions and reconstructing the myth with recommendations for current and future practice. By offering an alternative view of autistic individuals as competent and capable of constructing their own futures, this book offers researchers, practitioners, individuals and families a deeper, more accurate, more comprehensive understanding of prevalent views about the abilities of autistic individuals as well as practical ways to re-shape these into more proactive and supportive practices.
Download or read book Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adults written by Bernardo Barahona Corrêa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-13 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book a group of international experts guide the reader through the clinical features of adults with autism spectrum disorders, describe the care needs of patients and their families, explain the evolution of the disorders into old age, and highlight what can be done to help. Detailed attention is paid to the medical and psychiatric problems of adults with these disorders and the approach to their education and professional integration. In addition, expert neuroscientists summarize current views on the neurobiology of autism. Autism spectrum disorders are devastating neurodevelopmental disorders. Although diagnosis and therapeutic interventions usually take place in infancy, they are chronic lifelong conditions. Surprisingly, the literature on autism spectrum disorders in adults is scarce. Moreover, most mental health professionals working with adults have little training in autism, and adult mental health services around the world are rarely prepared to address the needs of these patients, which tend to increase with age. This book therefore fills a crucial gap in the literature and will prove useful for all who care for and deal with adults in the Autistic Spectrum.
Download or read book Perceptions Meta perceptions and Cognitive Estimations of Autistic Adults Across Personal and Professional Contexts written by Kilee M DeBrabander and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autistic adults experience social disability that contributes to poor outcomes, including underemployment, loneliness, and reduced quality of life. Most research examining mechanisms of social disability in autism have focused on autistic differences in thinking and behavior, but more recent work is highlighting how inhospitable environments, social exclusion, and misperceptions of autistic people contribute to the disability experienced by autistic people. Previous work on impressions of autistic people has shown that they are evaluated less favorably than non-autistic (NA) controls, with NA raters expressing lower social interest in autistic relative to NA people. However, these studies have been limited by using a single set of stimulus participants within a single artificial scenario that has little relevance to the real-world experiences of autistic adults. The purpose of the current study was to comprehensively examine how autistic adults are perceived by non-autistic (NA) adults across personal and professional contexts, examine if autistic participants accurately predict these perceptions, and assess whether NA evaluations of autistic people extend to underestimations of their cognitive abilities. 977 NA rater participants provided first impressions of 42 video-recorded stimulus participants (21 NA and 21 autistic) in one of six different contexts (reality TV show, job interview, dating, finding a partner for a class project, making a friend, and discussing an interest) and completed measures assessing their level of autism knowledge and autism stigma. First impression results largely replicated previous findings, with NA raters evaluating autistic participants unfavorably and expressing lower social interest in them. Disclosing the autistic participants’ diagnosis and having raters with higher autism knowledge and lower stigma somewhat mitigated these findings. Self-reported “social camouflaging” behaviors by autistic participants, however, largely did not affect impressions. Patterns varied across contexts, with autistic participants being rated most negatively in the job interview and dating contexts and most positively when talking about their interests. These context effects occurred despite objective coding indicating little variability in the social behavior of autistic participants across various personal and professional contexts, suggesting that NA adults perceive autistic social and communicative behaviors as less appealing or appropriate in some contexts (e.g., job interview) than others. Further, NA but not autistic participants tended to “self-enhance” by overestimating how they would be rated by observers, and NA raters underestimated the cognitive performance of autistic adults, particularly their social cognitive ability. This finding suggests that negative evaluations of autistic adults extend beyond subjective first impression judgments to include misperceptions of autistic peoples’ objective abilities. Collectively, results indicate that NA observers tend to perceive autistic adults less positively than NA adults, but these perceptions are modulated by many factors, including situational context, diagnostic disclosure, and the autism knowledge and stigma of the rater. Over time, the processes reported here may construct barriers to inclusion for autistic people that contribute to their difficulty achieving personal and professional goals within predominantly NA environments.
Download or read book Talking Together about an Autism Diagnosis written by Rachel Pike and published by National Autistic Society. This book was released on 2008 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At The National Autistic Society we are often asked about how best to talk to someone about their autism diagnosis. We feel that a person with autism has the right to know their diagnosis. Wanting to protect someone from their diagnosis can feel like the kindest thing to do, but in reality it often gets harder the longer it is delayed. There are definite advantages to talking about the diagnosis, but these vary between individuals. Many people have commented that they would like to have known earlier because knowing their diagnosis came as a relief and a source of comfort. This book offers a wealth of advice and guidance. Aimed primarily at parents and carers of younger children, it includes helpful information also for schools and for people working with adults with autism.
Download or read book Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement written by Steven K. Kapp and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book marks the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities and rationales of key leaders in their own words since it organized into a unique community in 1992. Sandwiched by editorial chapters that include critical analysis, the book contains 19 chapters by 21 authors about the forming of the autistic community and neurodiversity movement, progress in their influence on the broader autism community and field, and their possible threshold of the advocacy establishment. The actions covered are legendary in the autistic community, including manifestos such as “Don’t Mourn for Us”, mailing lists, websites or webpages, conferences, issue campaigns, academic project and journal, a book, and advisory roles. These actions have shifted the landscape toward viewing autism in social terms of human rights and identity to accept, rather than as a medical collection of deficits and symptoms to cure.
Download or read book Girls and Autism written by Barry Carpenter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often thought of as a predominantly ‘male’ disorder, autism has long gone unidentified, unnoticed and unsupported in girls – sometimes with devastating consequences for their social and mental well-being. As current research reveals a much more balanced male-to-female ratio in autism, this book provides crucial insight into autistic girls’ experiences, helping professionals to recognize, understand, support and teach them effectively. Drawing on the latest research findings, chapters consider why girls have historically been overlooked by traditional diagnostic approaches, identifying behaviours that may be particular to girls, and exploring the ‘camouflaging’ that can make the diagnosis of autistic girls more difficult. Chapters emphasize both the challenges and advantages of autism and take a multidisciplinary approach to encompass contributions from autistic girls and women, their family members, teachers, psychologists and other professionals. The result is an invaluable source of first-hand insights, knowledge and strategies, which will enable those living or working with girls on the autism spectrum to provide more informed and effective support. Giving voice to the experiences, concerns, needs and hopes of girls on the autism spectrum, this much-needed text will provide parents, teachers and other professionals with essential information to help them support and teach autistic girls more effectively.
Download or read book Putting a Name to It written by Annemarie Jutel and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist, Foundation for the Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize, British Sociological Association Over a decade after medical sociologist Phil Brown called for a sociology of diagnosis, Putting a Name to It provides the first book-length, comprehensive framework for this emerging subdiscipline of medical sociology. Diagnosis is central to medicine. It creates social order, explains illness, identifies treatments, and predicts outcomes. Using concepts of medical sociology, Annemarie Goldstein Jutel sheds light on current knowledge about the components of diagnosis to outline how a sociology of diagnosis would function. She situates it within the broader discipline, lays out the directions it should explore, and discusses how the classification of illness and framing of diagnosis relate to social status and order. Jutel explains why this matters not just to doctor-patient relationships but also to the entire medical system. As a result, she argues, the sociological realm of diagnosis encompasses not only the ongoing controversy surrounding revisions to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in psychiatry but also hot-button issues such as genetic screening and pharmaceutical industry disease mongering. Both a challenge and a call to arms, Putting a Name to It is a lucid, persuasive argument for formalizing, professionalizing, and advancing longstanding practice. Jutel’s innovative, open approach and engaging arguments will find support among medical sociologists and practitioners and across much of the medical system.
Download or read book National Autism Plan for Children NAPC written by Ann Le Couteur and published by National Autistic Society. This book was released on 2003 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Parliamentary Debates Hansard written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 1256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hearings written by United States. Congress Senate and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 2254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
