A manual for good social work practice: supporting adults who have autism

Author:
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department of Health
Publication year:
2015
Pagination:
40
Place of publication:
London

Practice guide and learning resource has been developed to help social workers in their day-to-day practice supporting adults who have autism, their carers and families. It draws on the principles of the Care Act 2014 and emphasises person-centred, strengths-based social work. It also links to the Professional Capabilities Framework which provides the overarching framework for social workers at all stages of their career. Sections of the resource cover: Assessment, Communication, Supporting carers, Crisis intervention, Stress and minimisation, Representation and advocacy. Each section refers to key principles from the Care Act principles, provides questions to help develop learning and CPD, and lists additional resources. The resource has been informed by workshops attended by social workers, adults with autism who use services, carers, adult social care managers and voluntary sector agencies were asked what good social work with adults who have autism looked like. Although aimed primarily at social workers in their day-to-day practice, the resource will also be valuable for senior social workers, social work supervisors and managers in supporting their social work teams. Also accompanying CPD guide is also available. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
assessment, communication, crisis intervention, carers, advocacy, autism, autistic spectrum conditions, social workers, professional role, Care Act 2014, social work;
Content type:
practice guidance
Location(s):
England
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