Taking Responsibility: Good practice guidelines for services – adults with Asperger Syndrome

Andrew Powell, author. Published by The National Autistic Society, ISBN: 1-899280-340-0

Andrew Powell of the National Autistic Society in the United Kingdom has written an excellent book that provides practice guidelines for services for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. There are very few books that focus on adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and this is an exceptional resource in providing details of the nature of Asperger’s Syndrome in adults, the difficulties they face, and resources that can be provided by the government and the community. The text covers the necessary preparations for teenagers for their adult life, support needed at college or university as well as information on employment support services and accommodation. This book will be particularly relevant to parent support groups to help campaign for appropriate provisions for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. The practice guidelines will also be valuable for government and non-government agencies offering services to such individuals.