Working with an Adult Male with Down's Syndrome, Autism and Challenging Behaviour: Evaluation of a Programme of Staff Support and Organizational Change.

Newman, David W.; Summerhill, Lisa; Mosley, Ellis; Tooth, Claire

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ERIC Number: EJ674647

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Publication Date: 2003

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Working with an Adult Male with Down's Syndrome, Autism and Challenging Behaviour: Evaluation of a Programme of Staff Support and Organizational Change.

Newman, David W.; Summerhill, Lisa; Mosley, Ellis; Tooth, Claire

British Journal of Learning Disabilities, v31 n2 p85-90 Jun 2003

This article examines the case of a male with Down syndrome who has been referred to a clinical psychology service due to challenging behaviors. It provides a case history and rationale for the assessment of autism, and describes the positive effects of an intervention for increasing staff awareness of autism. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Down Syndrome, Environmental Influences, Foreign Countries, Multiple Disabilities, Organizational Change, Staff Development, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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