Improving the sensory environments of mental health inpatient facilities for autistic children and young people (Text, 20 min)
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- Improving the sensory environments of mental health inpatient facilities for autistic children and young people (Text, 20 min)
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This paper introduces autism as framed by sensory and social processing differences and outlines the significance of this perspective for the in-patient care of autistic young people and children.
The paper provides an overview of the current sensory challenges that exist in inpatient mental health facilities for autistic children and young people, of which some will be applicable to paediatric wards.
Finally, the paper concludes with suggestions for areas of future research around the impact of adapting ward environments, that have promise for broader international settings.
Source: Child Care in Practice: Gemma Williams, Jill Corbyn and Angie Hart - Hierarchy:
- Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs, Autism or Learning Disability > Learning Disability and Autism > Personalised Support > Improving the sensory environments of mental health inpatient facilities for autistic children and young people (Text, 20 min)
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- 2 Apr 2024
- Last Major Update:
- 2 Apr 2024
- Keywords:
- autism, environment, sensory, sensitivity, reasonable measures, reasonable adjustments
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- Title:
- Improving the sensory environments of mental health inpatient facilities for autistic children and young people (Text, 20 min)
- Description:
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This paper introduces autism as framed by sensory and social processing differences and outlines the significance of this perspective for the in-patient care of autistic young people and children.
The paper provides an overview of the current sensory challenges that exist in inpatient mental health facilities for autistic children and young people, of which some will be applicable to paediatric wards.
Finally, the paper concludes with suggestions for areas of future research around the impact of adapting ward environments, that have promise for broader international settings.
Source: Child Care in Practice: Gemma Williams, Jill Corbyn and Angie Hart - Hierarchy:
- Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs, Autism or Learning Disability > Learning Disability and Autism > Personalised Support > Improving the sensory environments of mental health inpatient facilities for autistic children and young people (Text, 20 min)
- Created:
- 2 Apr 2024
- Last Major Update:
- 2 Apr 2024
- Keywords:
- autism, environment, sensory, sensitivity, reasonable measures, reasonable adjustments