Working with Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Carol Hagland

Working with Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Carol Hagland

This workbook was developed in consultation with carers, and can be used in groups or with individuals. Packed with exercises and case vignettes to help you to get to know the person you are supporting better, there is also a trouble-shooting section at the end of each chapter with practical solutions for tackling common problems.

Working with Adults with Asperger Syndrome provides a workbook developed from the experiences of many working with Asperger Syndrome patients, and this represents a treasure trove of tested approaches that can be used in groups or with individualsFrom communication and mental health to exercises and case histories to encourage interaction, it's a winning guide any mental health library needs. -- The Midwest Book Review

Carol Hagland worked as a chartered clinical psychologist in the NHS for over thirty years, the last ten years being in the field of learning disabilities. During that time she developed a particular interest in Asperger's syndrome, and worked with many clients and their families or carers, providing diagnoses, counselling and advice about care and support. Zillah Webb is a consultant clinical psychologist for the Learning Disabilities Service, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. She has been working with people with learning disabilities and their carers for over 30 years.

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ISBN 13	9781849050364
ISBN 10	1849050368
Title	Working with Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Author	Carol Hagland
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Year published	2009-08-15
Number of pages	160
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