Asperger Syndrome in Adults - A Guide To Realising Your Potential (Paperback)

Increasing numbers of adults are being diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, while children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders - an estimated 300,000 in the UK - are growing up. Until recently, most information has been aimed at children with the condition, or parents. Asperger syndrome (AS) in adulthood brings different challenges, and, crucially, there are far fewer resources. According to I Exist, the National Society for Autism's report on how the needs of autistic adults are ignored, 45% of councils have no process for managing how autistic adults receive support if they don't fulfil the criteria for either learning disability or mental health services. As a result, adults are left to cope alone - and often don't cope well, with depression and other mental health problems as the result. Conversely, some adults with Asperger syndrome have learned to cover up their problems, so signs of the condition will often be quite subtle. This book addresses issues faced by adults with Asperger syndrome, and looks at the potential of adults with Asperger syndrome, exploring how they may contribute on their own terms.

General

Imprint:	Sheldon Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2010
First published:	May 2010
Authors:	Ruth Searle
Dimensions:	216 x 135 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-1-84709-069-0
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Neurology & clinical neurophysiology Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84709-069-9
Barcode:	9781847090690

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