Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Christopher Barber (Birmingham City University)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 16.80cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 24.10cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9781394266104
ISBN 10: 1394266103
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 10 July 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Christopher Barber is a registered learning disability nurse with 35 years nursing experience. As a proudly autistic individual, he is also working towards his PhD at Aberdeen University, focusing on the experiences of ordained, neurodivergent Anglican and Roman Catholic clergy. He is a published author of three books on autism and learning disabilities and a number of papers on various nursing, theological and spiritual issues. Chris Barber also serves as an NHS Trust governor, is an RCN activist, and serves on a number of journal editorial boards.
