Autism and Asperger's Conditions: A practical guide for nurses

by Christopher Barber

Overview

Autism and Asperger’s Conditions covers a wide range of issues relating to the care and support of those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. This book aims to improve nurses’ professional interactions with those with autism spectrum disorders through improved awareness, knowledge and understanding of what these conditions are and what they are not, possible causes, diagnostic issues, nursing interventions, the history of autism, and issues that affect children, adolescents and adults with these conditions and their families. A highly practical and accessible text, autism spectrum conditions are covered from a variety of perspectives, both within and outside of a learning disability setting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789822243
Publisher:	Andrews UK
Publication date:	02/19/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	844 KB

About the Author

Christopher Barber is an agency registered nurse who has worked in a variety of clinical settings including learning disability, autism, mental health and forensic/secure units. He is currently serving on editorial boards for the British Journal of Nursing, British Journal of Health Care Assistants and the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. He is the parent of a child with Asperger’s syndrome and was himself recently diagnosed with high functioning autism.