Autism, Ethnicity and Culture: Working with Children and Families from Minority Communities

Diverse needs of autistic young people and their families from different communities are not always met by professionals. This book provides professionals with knowledge and practical strategies to support them, combining an overview of autism and minority ethnic communities. It is an essential resource for professionals working in our multicultural society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2019
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Autism affects all ethnicities, yet professionals often lack the skills needed to support the diverse needs of autistic young people and their families from different communities. As a result, families from these communities face numerous challenges in obtaining a diagnosis, accessing educational and social care settings, ensuring the appropriateness of social skills being taught to children, and interpreting their behavior correctly. This can lead to higher rates of exclusions and further marginalization of these families.

This groundbreaking book offers professionals valuable insights into the issues they encounter and equips them with practical strategies to address them. Drawing on his extensive experience and extensive research, Perepa provides a comprehensive overview of autism and minority ethnic communities, offering guidance on how best to support children and young people from these communities. This essential resource is a must-read for professionals working in our increasingly multicultural society, as it helps them better understand and serve the unique needs of autistic individuals and their families.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785923609