Autism, Discrimination and the Law

A Quick Guide for Parents, Educators and Employers

James Graham

Paperback: £19.99 / $31.95

2008, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 144pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-627-2, BIC 2: JFFJ JFFG LNHD

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Autism, Discrimination and the Law outlines how the legal requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 might be met for students and employees with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).

* What might discrimination against people with autism look like?

* What can you do to prevent discrimination against people with autism?

* What should you do if you have been discriminated against?

The book includes an overview of current knowledge of autism, and details of the changes in legislation concerning disability discrimination. The main part of the book is devoted to case studies from further education and employment demonstrating how reasonable adjustments can be made successfully.

This accessible book will be an essential reference for employers, policy makers, Local Education Authorities, Learning and Skills Councils, Training providers, schools and colleges, personnel officers, careers officers, charities, residential homes, parents, indeed anyone working with people with autistic spectrum disorders.

Author information

• James Graham

Subject areas

• Education
• Disability
• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords

• adults,
• advocacy,
• Asperger syndrome,
• autism,
• disability law,
• education,
• employment,
• higher education policy,
• occupational therapy,
• social work,
• special education

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