Search query:

Filter by date

Results 1 - 3 of 3 Search Tips

The challenges of caring for an exceptional child

07 November 2011

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

The authors review the literature on the impact of autism in a child on parents, families and carers, and the stresses they face. Families who are resilient focus...

Helping a person with autism to overcome her fear of needles

06 December 2011

Primary Health Care

General

Health care may need to be delivered differently to people with learning disabilities to ensure equitable access (Northway 2011). ‘Sara’ had a phobia of needles and...

Caring for children with autism spectrum condition in paediatric emergency departments

13 July 2017

Emergency Nurse

Evidence & practice

The needs of children with autism spectrum condition (ASC) in paediatric emergency departments (EDs) can often be overlooked. EDs are high-stress environments for...