Sharon McCarthy,Micaela Connolly,Caolan McCarthy
Making Space for Autism: Strategies for assessing and modifying environments to meet the needs of autistic people
Making Space for Autism: Strategies for assessing and modifying environments to meet the needs of autistic people
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The person-centered environmental assessment and modification programme is designed to provide information and tools for assessing and reflecting on features of the autistic person's environment to best support their comfort, autonomy, and agency. It breaks down each environmental element by chapter and includes checklists as reference points.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Historically, there has been a prevailing expectation that autistic children and adults should adhere to social norms, with strategies and interventions primarily focused on navigating spaces and situations with minimal harm. This person-centered environmental assessment and modification program departs from this conventional approach, aiming to provide valuable information and tools for assessing and introspecting the characteristics of the autistic person's environment to optimize their comfort, autonomy, and agency. Authored collaboratively by autistic and non-autistic professionals, the book is organized by chapters, each dedicated to exploring specific environmental elements such as physical, sensory, emotional, communicative, and social aspects. Supplemented with comprehensive checklists, these resources serve as a valuable starting point for readers to establish a framework for understanding and adapting the environment to best support the unique needs and preferences of autistic individuals across various domains of their lives. This accessible, strengths-focused approach to supporting autistic people reflects a significant paradigm shift from perceiving autism as a deficit or impairment to embracing it as a strength, acceptance, and autonomy. By recognizing and valuing the unique perspectives and abilities of autistic individuals, this approach fosters a more inclusive and supportive environment for them to thrive and achieve their full potential.
ISBN-13: 9781803882420
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