Autism, discrimination, and the law; a quick guide for parents, educators, and employers.9781843106272 Autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. , discrimination, and the law; a quick guide for parents, educators, and employers. Graham, James Graham, James: see Montrose, James Graham, 5th earl and 1st marquess of. . Jessica Kingsley Pub. 2008 141 pages $27.95 Paperback K637 How far must a firm go to "reasonably accommodate" an employee with an autism spectrum disorder A spectrum disorder in psychiatry is hard to define precisely but is a mental disorder having something to do with a spectrum of subtypes or closely related disorders. The spectrum model is proposed as a more coherent way of understanding psychiatric symptomatology. (ASD ASD abbr. atrial septal defect ASD Atrial septal defect, see there )? Consultant Graham uses case studies from employment and education to gives specifics about how companies and educational facilities can meet the legal requirements of the UK's Disability Discrimination Act of 1995. He begins with a description of autism, including the attendant behaviors relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the classroom and workplace. He analyzes the law and how it relates to the real world, then explains how that law applies to specific situations. He also provides those with ASDs information on what to do if they feel they are experiencing discrimination. Particularly helpful is a set of tables explaining needs or behaviors and reasonable adjustments that have worked in work and education settings. The result is a compact but comprehensive guide for non-specialists and a good refresher for professionals in ASD. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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