| Description |
1 online resource (143 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Adults speak out about Asperger syndrome
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Asperger syndrome and alcohol : why should there be a link? -- Childhood and adolescence : where does it start? -- The adult social world : friendship, relationships and other people -- Employment : drinking and the workplace -- Beginning of the end : a failing strategy -- Drying out : support and rehabilitation -- Life beyond the booze : recovering autistic alcoholic. |
| Summary |
Exposes the problem of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with everyday life. This book provides an overview of ASDs and of alcohol abuse, and explores the knowledge about where the two overlap. It is useful to professionals working with people with ASDs, as well as individuals with ASDs. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Alcohol use.
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Asperger's syndrome -- Patients. |
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Drinking of alcoholic beverages. |
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Dual diagnosis.
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Dual diagnosis. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Hendrickx, Sarah.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Tinsley, Matthew. Asperger syndrome and alcohol. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008 (DLC) 2008002221 |
| ISBN |
9781846428142 (electronic book) |
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1846428149 (electronic book) |
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1281782424 |
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9781281782427 |
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9781843106098 |
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1843106094 (Paper) |
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