Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 390 g
Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 390 g
ISBN: 978-1-394-26610-4
Verlag: Wiley
Understand the healthcare needs of autistic patients with this essential volume
Autism 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.
Autism in Nursing and Healthcare 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. - Chapters on welfare benefits, sexuality, and discrimination against autistic people
- Detailed discussion of the 2009 Autism Act and related strategies
- Practical intervention strategies throughout
Autism in Nursing and Healthcare 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.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Preface xiii
Acknowledgements xiv
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Purpose 2
Aims and Objectives 3
Chapter Overview 4
Conclusion 7
Key Points 7
Questions and Reflections 7
References 8
Chapter 2 What Is Autism? 9
Introduction 9
What Autism Is Not 10
What Is Autism? 10
Autism Myths 12
Autistic Prevalence 13
Mind Your Language 14
Conclusion 15
Key Points 15
Questions and Reflections 16
References 16
Chapter 3 A History of Autism 17
Introduction 17
Pre-History 18
History 19
1910–194019
1940–196019
1960–198020
1980–200021
2000–Today22
Post-History 23
Conclusion 24
Key Points 25
Questions and Reflections 25
References 25
Chapter 4 Autism in Girls and Women 27
Introduction 27
Prevalence 27
Why the Difference? 28
Experiences of Girls 29
Experiences of Women 30
How You Can Help 30
Conclusion 32
Key Points 33
Questions and Reflections 33
References 33
Chapter 5 Diagnostic Issues 35
Introduction 35
Current Diagnostic Criteria 36
Diagnostic Pathways 37
Diagnostic Tools 39
How You Can Help 40
Autism Diagnosis and Me 42
Conclusion 43
Key Points 43
Questions and Reflections 44
References 44
Chapter 6 Autism and Communication 46
Introduction 46
What Is Communication? 47
How Do Autistic People Communicate? 48
Communication Assessment Tools 50
How You Can Help Autistic People Communicate 51
Conclusion 53
Key Points 53
Questions and Reflections 53
References 54
Chapter 7 Autism and Sensory Issues 56
Introduction 57
What are Sensory Stimuli? 57
Sensory Impact in Those with an ASC 58
Sight 59
Hearing 59
Smell 60
Taste 60
Touch 61
Balance 62
Pain and Temperature 62
Impact on Nursing Interventions 63
Sight 64
Hearing 64
Smell 64
Taste 64
Touch 65
Balance 65
Pain and Temperature 65
Conclusion 65
Key Points 66
Reflective Questions 66
References 66
Chapter 8 Autistic Children (0–11) 67
Introduction 67
Diagnosis 67
Preschool 68
Primary School 70
Transitions 71
Conclusion 73
Key Points 73
Questions and Reflections 73
References 74
Chapter 9 Autistic Adolescents (11–20) 75
Introduction 75
What Is Adolescence? 75
Autism and Secondary Education 77
Adolescents and Health 78
Autism and Healthy Lifestyles 79
Transitions 81
Conclusion 82
Key Points 82
Questions and Reflections 82
References 83
Chapter 10 Autistic Adults 84
Introduction 84
Autistic Adults: 20–50 84
Autistic Adults: 50–70 89
Autistic Adults: 70+ 90
Conclusion 91
Key Points 91
Questions and Reflections 92
References 92
Chapter 11 Mental Health Issues and Autism 93
Introduction 93
What Is Mental Health? 93
Mental Health and Autism 95
Statistics 95
Causes 96
Helpful Interventions 97
Conclusion 99
Key Points 100
Questions and Reflections 100
References 100
Chapter 12 Physical Health Issues and Autism 103
Introduction 103
Autism and Physical Health 103
GP Practices and Community Health Centres 105
Dentists 105
A&E Departments 106
Outpatient Departments 107
On the Wards 108
Conclusions 109
Key Points 110
Questions and Reflections 110
References 110
Chapter 13 Person- Centred Planning, Interventions and Care 112
Introduction 112
What Is Person- Centred Planning and Care? 113
Twelve Activities of Daily Living 114
Maintaining a Safe Environment 116
Breathing 117
Mobilising 117
Communication 117
Eating and Drinking 118
Elimination 118
Washing and Dressing 118
Controlling Temperature 118
Working and Playing 119
Expressing Sexuality 119
Sleeping 119
Death 120
Conclusion 120
Key Points 120
Questions and Reflections 121
References 121
Chapter 14 Reasonable Adjustments 123
Introduction 123
What Are ‘Reasonable Adjustments’? 124
Reasonable Adjustments and the Autistic Patient 126
Practical Examples of Reasonable Adjustments 128
Conclusion 129
Key Points 129
Reflective Questions 130
References 130
Chapter 15 Nursing Interventions for Independent Adults 131
Introduction 131
What Do We Mean By Independent? 131
The Independent Autistic Person in a Hospital Environment 133
The Independent Autistic Person in a Community Environment 135
Conclusion 136
Key Points 137
Reflective Questions 137
References 137
Chapter 16 Nursing Interventions for Informal Carers 139
Introduction 139
What Is an Informal Carer? 140
Informal Carer Statistics 141
Informal Caring and the Autistic Child 142
Informal Caring and the Autistic Adult 143
The Autistic Person as Informal Carer 144
Informal Caring: The Role of the Nurse 145
Conclusion 146
Key Points 147
Reflective Questions 147
References 147
Resources 148
Chapter 17 Autism, Spirituality and Sexuality 149
Introduction 149
Spirituality 150
What Is Spirituality? 150
Autism and Spirituality 150
Sexuality 152
What Is Sexuality 152
Autism and Sexuality 153
Conclusion 155
Key Points 155
Reflective Questions 155
References 155
Chapter 18 The Autistic Colleague 157
Introduction 157
Prevalence of Autistic Colleagues 158
Lived Experiences of Autistic Colleagues 158
Reasonable Adjustments 159
Supporting Autistic Colleagues 161
Conclusion 163
Key Points 163
Reflective Questions 163
References 164
Chapter 19 Autism and Welfare Benefits 165
Introduction 165
Debates Around Welfare Benefits 165
Disability Living Allowance 166
What Is It? 166
What Is It Worth? 167
Claiming Criteria 167
How To Claim 167
Personal Independence Payment 167
What Is It? 167
What Is It Worth? 167
Claiming Criteria 168
How To Claim 168
Job Seekers Allowance 168
What Is It? 168
What Is It Worth? 169
Claiming Criteria 169
How To Claim 169
Carers Allowance 169
What Is It? 169
What Is It Worth? 170
Claiming Criteria 170
How To Claim 170
Attendance Allowance 170
What Is It? 170
What Is It Worth? 170
Claiming Criteria 171
How To Claim 171
Employment and Support Allowance 171
What Is It? 171
What Is It Worth? 171
Claiming Criteria 172
How To Claim 172
Universal Credit 172
What Is It? 172
What Is It Worth? 172
Claiming Criteria 172
How To Claim 173
Notes on the Role of the Nurse 173
Conclusion 174
Key Points 174
Reflective Questions 174
References 175
Chapter 20 Autism Discrimination 176
Introduction 176
What Is Discrimination? 177
Discrimination in Law 177
Disability Discrimination 178
Discrimination in Education 179
Discrimination in Health Care 180
Discrimination in the Workplace 181
Role of the Nurse 182
Conclusion 183
Key Points 184
Reflective Questions 184
References 184
Chapter 21 The Autism Act 2009 and Autism Strategies 187
Introduction 187
Autism Act (2009) 187
Autism Strategy (2010) 189
Autism Strategy 2023 191
Implications for Healthcare Practice 192
Autism (Early Identification) Bill (2024) 193
Conclusion 194
Key Points 194
Reflective Questions 195
References 195
Chapter 22 Decision- Making and Consent 197
Introduction 197
What Is Consent? 198
The Mental Capacity Act (2005) 199
Autism, Mental Capacity and Consent 201
The Role of the Nurse 202
Conclusion 203
Key Points 203
Reflective Questions 203
References 204
Chapter 23 Autism: An Anarchy Too Far? 205
Introduction 205
What Is Meant By Anarchy? 205
Autism as Anarchy? 206
Using Language 207
Looking Back 208
Looking Forward 209
Call to Action 209
Conclusion 210
Key Points 210
Reflective Questions 211
References 211
Glossary 213
Index 218
