Preece, D. (2009) Effective short breaks services for families with children with autism spectrum disorders: how one local authority in the United Kingdom is working to meet the challenge. Practice. 21(3), pp. 159-174. 0950-3153.
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Abstract:
This article identifies the importance of short breaks (respite care) services to many families with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as the obstacles that may prevent families accessing such services. Factors that families with children with ASD identify as helpful in making short breaks successful are discussed and reference is made to how Northamptonshire County Council, a local authority in the United Kingdom (UK), is working to meet the challenge of providing 'autism-appropriate' short breaks. As well as outlining the major characteristics of Northamptonshire's services, their limitations and the challenges that remain are identified
Uncontrolled Keywords:
short breaks, respite care, autism
Subjects:
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV701 Children > HV888 Children with disabilities
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV699 Families
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ499 Mental disorders. Child psychiatry > RJ506.A9 Autism
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV699 Families
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ499 Mental disorders. Child psychiatry > RJ506.A9 Autism
Creators:
Preece, D.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Education, Training and Skills
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Date:
September 2009
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 159-174
Journal or Publication Title:
Practice
Volume:
21
Number:
3
Language:
English
ISSN:
0950-3153
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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