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Autism: social care, reasonable adjustments and the personal passport

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 February 2023

Samuel Tromans Open the ORCID record for Samuel Tromans [Opens in a new window] ,
Zandrea Stewart  and
Traolach Brugha
Samuel Tromans
Affiliation:
Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, UK, and an Honorary Consultant in the Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability in the Adult Learning Disability Service, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
Zandrea Stewart*
Affiliation:
Founder of Inspired Purpose, Newport, UK, where she is an executive and well-being coach and leads on partnership working in the not-for-profit, business and public sectors.
Traolach Brugha
Affiliation:
Professor of Psychiatry in the Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Leicester, UK, and an Honorary Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry in the Adult Autism Assessment Service, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
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Correspondence Samuel Tromans. Email: st386@leicester.ac.uk
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Summary

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition associated with differences in social communication and interaction, as well as a restricted, repetitive repertoire of behaviours and interests. Autistic people will have areas of interest and can possess abilities that are of potential benefit to both themselves and wider society. However, many find that their opportunities are limited. Here, we will discuss how a social model of care can help meet the needs of autistic people.

Keywords

Autismpsychosocial interventionssocial functioningautism spectrum disordersneurodevelopment
Type
Clinical Reflection
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BJPsych Advances , Volume 29 , Special Issue 5: Neurodevelopmental disorders including intellectual disability: a Clinical Toolkit for Mental Health Professionals (Part 2) , September 2023 , pp. 354 - 357
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2023. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

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