{"product_id":"autism-in-nursing-and-healthcare-isbn-9781394266104","title":"Autism in Nursing and Healthcare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the healthcare needs of autistic patients with this essential volume\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutism is a condition that directly affects as many as 2 million people in the United Kingdom, a figure which does not include family members and other loved ones. As most nurses, healthcare assistants, and other healthcare professionals will engage with autistic patients or service users at numerous points in their careers, the Health and Care Act 2022 requires healthcare professionals to be given autism training appropriate to their role. There is an urgent need for a publication which directly addresses this new training requirement and fulfills the learning needs of workers across the healthcare sector and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAutism in Nursing and Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e offers a solid grounding in the issues relevant to the care and support of autistic people. Viewing autism as a lifelong condition, this book offers chapters covering the full lifespan of the autistic person, with information on the role of nurses in both community and hospital settings. Appropriate for both formal and informal carers, it’s an indispensable resource for anyone with direct or indirect experience of autism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters on welfare benefits, sexuality, and discrimination against autistic people\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of the 2009 Autism Act and related strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical intervention strategies throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAutism in Nursing and Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for pre-registration nursing students from all four nursing branches, those in post-registration professional development sessions, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Assistants, as well as those who work with autistic people (either as patients or colleagues) looking to better understand autism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAims and Objectives 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Overview 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 What Is Autism? 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Autism Is Not 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Autism? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism Myths 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutistic Prevalence 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMind Your Language 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 A History of Autism 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-History 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 19\u003cbr\u003e 1910–194019\u003cbr\u003e 1940–196019\u003cbr\u003e 1960–198020\u003cbr\u003e 1980–200021\u003cbr\u003e 2000–Today22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-History 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Autism in Girls and Women 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevalence 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy the Difference? 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiences of Girls 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiences of Women 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow You Can Help 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Diagnostic Issues 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent Diagnostic Criteria 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Pathways 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Tools 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow You Can Help 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism Diagnosis and Me 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Autism and Communication 46\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Communication? 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do Autistic People Communicate? 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Assessment Tools 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow You Can Help Autistic People Communicate 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Autism and Sensory Issues 56\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are Sensory Stimuli? 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensory Impact in Those with an ASC 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSight 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmell 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouch 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalance 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain and Temperature 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact on Nursing Interventions 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSight 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmell 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouch 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalance 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain and Temperature 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Autistic Children (0–11) 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreschool 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary School 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitions 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Autistic Adolescents (11–20) 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Adolescence? 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism and Secondary Education 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdolescents and Health 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism and Healthy Lifestyles 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitions 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Autistic Adults 84\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutistic Adults: 20–50 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutistic Adults: 50–70 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutistic Adults: 70+ 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Mental Health Issues and Autism 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Mental Health? 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental Health and Autism 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatistics 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelpful Interventions 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Physical Health Issues and Autism 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism and Physical Health 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGP Practices and Community Health Centres 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDentists 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA\u0026amp;E Departments 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutpatient Departments 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the Wards 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Person- Centred Planning, Interventions and Care 112\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Person- Centred Planning and Care? 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwelve Activities of Daily Living 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining a Safe Environment 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobilising 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating and Drinking 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElimination 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWashing and Dressing 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Temperature 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking and Playing 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing Sexuality 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleeping 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeath 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Reflections 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Reasonable Adjustments 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are ‘Reasonable Adjustments’? 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasonable Adjustments and the Autistic Patient 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Examples of Reasonable Adjustments 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Nursing Interventions for Independent Adults 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do We Mean By Independent? 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Independent Autistic Person in a Hospital Environment 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Independent Autistic Person in a Community Environment 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Nursing Interventions for Informal Carers 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is an Informal Carer? 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformal Carer Statistics 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformal Caring and the Autistic Child 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformal Caring and the Autistic Adult 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Autistic Person as Informal Carer 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformal Caring: The Role of the Nurse 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Autism, Spirituality and Sexuality 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpirituality 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Spirituality? 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism and Spirituality 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexuality 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Sexuality 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism and Sexuality 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 The Autistic Colleague 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevalence of Autistic Colleagues 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLived Experiences of Autistic Colleagues 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasonable Adjustments 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Autistic Colleagues 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 Autism and Welfare Benefits 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebates Around Welfare Benefits 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisability Living Allowance 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It? 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It Worth? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaiming Criteria 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow To Claim 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Independence Payment 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It Worth? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaiming Criteria 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow To Claim 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob Seekers Allowance 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It? 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It Worth? 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaiming Criteria 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow To Claim 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarers Allowance 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It? 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It Worth? 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaiming Criteria 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow To Claim 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttendance Allowance 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It? 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It Worth? 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaiming Criteria 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow To Claim 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployment and Support Allowance 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It? 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It Worth? 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaiming Criteria 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow To Claim 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUniversal Credit 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It? 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is It Worth? 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaiming Criteria 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow To Claim 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on the Role of the Nurse 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 Autism Discrimination 176\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Discrimination? 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscrimination in Law 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisability Discrimination 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscrimination in Education 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscrimination in Health Care 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscrimination in the Workplace 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of the Nurse 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21 The Autism Act 2009 and Autism Strategies 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism Act (2009) 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism Strategy (2010) 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism Strategy 2023 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for Healthcare Practice 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism (Early Identification) Bill (2024) 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22 Decision- Making and Consent 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Consent? 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mental Capacity Act (2005) 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism, Mental Capacity and Consent 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of the Nurse 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23 Autism: An Anarchy Too Far? 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Meant By Anarchy? 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism as Anarchy? 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Language 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Back 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Forward 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall to Action 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Questions 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 218\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Barber\u003c\/b\u003e is a registered learning disability nurse with 35 years nursing experience. As a proudly autistic individual, he is also working towards his PhD at Aberdeen University, focusing on the experiences of ordained, neurodivergent Anglican and Roman Catholic clergy. He is a published author of three books on autism and learning disabilities and a number of papers on various nursing, theological and spiritual issues. Chris Barber also serves as an NHS Trust governor, is an RCN activist, and serves on a number of journal editorial boards.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the healthcare needs of autistic patients with this essential volume\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutism is a condition that directly affects as many as 2 million people in the United Kingdom, a figure which does not include family members and other loved ones. As most nurses, healthcare assistants, and other healthcare professionals will engage with autistic patients or service users at numerous points in their careers, the Health and Care Act 2022 requires healthcare professionals to be given autism training appropriate to their role. There is an urgent need for a publication which directly addresses this new training requirement and fulfills the learning needs of workers across the healthcare sector and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAutism in Nursing and Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e offers a solid grounding in the issues relevant to the care and support of autistic people. Viewing autism as a lifelong condition, this book offers chapters covering the full lifespan of the autistic person, with information on the role of nurses in both community and hospital settings. Appropriate for both formal and informal carers, it’s an indispensable resource for anyone with direct or indirect experience of autism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters on welfare benefits, sexuality, and discrimination against autistic people\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of the 2009 Autism Act and related strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical intervention strategies throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAutism in Nursing and Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for pre-registration nursing students from all four nursing branches, those in post-registration professional development sessions, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Assistants, as well as those who work with autistic people (either as patients or colleagues) looking to better understand autism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988779352293,"sku":"NP9781394266104","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394266104.jpg?v=1761781560","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/autism-in-nursing-and-healthcare-isbn-9781394266104","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}