Adult Autism – Diagnosis And Mental Illness Treatment
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Adult Autism – Diagnosis And
Mental Illness Treatment
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About….
• Autism spectrum disorders(ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that develop during infancy or childhood.
• They are characterized by significant impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication.
• They also exhibit extremely narrow repertoire of interests, and repetitive behaviors.
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Important issues while designing the
care plan for a person ASD are
• Social skills training to reduce impact of symptoms of ASD
• Life skills training for independent living
• Medical and psychological management of anxiety/psychosis symptoms
• Education and vocational training
• Community participation through programs such as supervised group living
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Thank you!!!!
• For more details visit our website:
http://www.aschealthcare.co.uk/
• Or contact us:
The Breightmet Centre For Autism,
Milnthorpe Road,
Bolton,
BL2 6PD