Asperger syndrome and alcohol : drinking to cope? /

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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 w...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Tinsley, Matthew
Otros Autores: Hendrickx, Sarah
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.
Colección:Adults speak out about Asperger syndrome
Temas:
Asperger's syndrome > Patients > Alcohol use.
Dual diagnosis.
Syndrome d'Asperger > Patients > Consommation d'alcool.
Toxicomanie et maladies mentales.
Illness & Addiction: Social Aspects.
SELF-HELP > Substance Abuse & Addictions > General.
PSYCHOLOGY > Psychopathology > Addiction.
Dual diagnosis
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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