Overview

What is the connection between autism and addiction? Why are individuals with autism more likely to develop a substance use disorder than the general population? Until recently, substance use disorder (SUD) was considered rare among those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This book brings together current research and personal accounts from individuals with autism and their supports. It explores why addiction is more common among individuals with ASD and investigates how addiction and autism affect one another. The authors also provide strategies for supporting people with both ASD and SUD.

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Author:   Ann Palmer ,  Elizabeth Kunreuther ,  Dr Anthony Attwood
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.293kg
ISBN:  

9781785927492

ISBN 10:   1785927493
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   19 October 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Autism and Substance Abuse and Addiction: A Brief Overview. 2. Using Substances to Cope. 3. Behavioral Connections between Autism Spectrum Diagnosis and Addiction. 4. Genetic Predispositions and Connections. 5. Late Diagnosis and its Connection to Substance Use. 6. What's Wrong with Self Medication? 7. Screening, Treatment and Prevention. 8. Conclusion.

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This book is an important review of the issues associated with addiction and ASD. It will provide encouragement for parents to take action, and for professionals working the area of ASD to screen for addiction, and then to modify their treatment for addiction to accommodate the characteristics of ASD. -- From the Foreword by Tony Attwood, author of 'The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome'

Author Information

Elizabeth Kunreuther is a clinical instructor at the University of North Carolina's Addiction Detox Unit. Ann Palmer is a faculty member of the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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