TY - BOOK ID - 78674488 TI - Autism spectrum disorder in mid and later life PY - 2016 SN - 1784500372 9781784500375 1849057729 9781849057721 PB - London Philadelphia DB - UniCat KW - Autism spectrum disorders. KW - ASCs (Autism spectrum conditions) KW - ASDs (Autism spectrum disorders) KW - Autism spectrum conditions KW - Autistic spectrum disorders KW - Child development disorders, Pervasive KW - PDDs (Pervasive developmental disorders) KW - Pervasive child development disorders KW - Pervasive development disorders KW - Pervasive developmental disorders KW - Developmental disabilities UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:78674488 AB - Bringing together international academics and professionals who are actively researching and working in the field, this pioneering scholarly volume covers the issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in mid and later life.Including a range of personal, academic and clinical perspectives, the book considers historical and contemporary perspectives on autism, including diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues. Attention is given to medical, care and psychological issues that arise as people with ASD age, such as declining cognitive function and speech and communication issues. Family, community support, housing, advocacy, and socio-cultural considerations for older adults with ASD are also given careful consideration, and there are chapters on relationship and sexuality issues and on environmental design. ER -