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Sensory processing in people with Asperger syndrome

01 March 2013

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

Some people with Asperger syndrome process their sensory impressions in different or impaired ways from most people, and so may be unable to engage productively in...

Genetics research suggests links between common disorders

05 November 2009

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

Dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Asperger syndrome and autism have traditionally been defined and treated separately. New...

Credit where it is due: clients’ contribution to academic research

01 September 2013

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

When the contributions of a group of people with autism and Asperger syndrome to a study of stress were not acknowledged, the participants were understandably upset,...

Working with families who have children with autism spectrum conditions

10 March 2010

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

This article describes the development and evaluation of the Keyhole® Early Intervention Model for preschoolers with autism spectrum conditions. Its four components...

Asperger syndrome and offending behaviour

05 November 2009

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

People with a learning disability are disproportionately over-represented in UK prisons and sometimes may not receive appropriate care and treatment. The Bradley...

Helping young people with asperger syndrome

01 April 2013

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

In Ireland, services for people with intellectual disabilities are increasingly being provided in community-based settings. This article discusses a project in which...

Caring for people with autism spectrum disorder

01 June 2015

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

Autism is a relatively new diagnostic category that has prompted debate among people diagnosed with the condition, their families and carers, and those working in...

Making sense of autism

20 September 2010

Nursing Standard

General

Children with autism are more prone to certain mental health disorders than their counterparts, but services to meet their special needs are lacking.

How nursing students can empower professionals

02 March 2015

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

With the deregulation of services, people with learning disabilities are now looked after across a wider range of organisations and by a wider range of care workers...