1st Edition
Supporting Autistic Individuals During Crises A Practical Guide for Mental Health Practitioners
Part I: Let’s Start with the Basics Story 1--Maddie 1. Understanding Crises: What do we mean by crises? 2. Understanding Autism: Common Misconceptions 3. Understanding Autism and Crises: Combining Autistic differences and mental health Part II: Considering Risk Story 2--Nina 4. What is Risk? Identifying key principles 5. Autism and Risk: Reviewing Autistic differences and risk presentation 6. Positive Risk Taking: Debunking and collaborating 7. Safety Planning: Utilising resources Part III: Models of Care Story 3--Josh 8. Unmasking Autism: The Medical Model 9. Models of Care: Breaking things down 10. Unmasking Autism: The Biopsychosocial Model 11. Models of Care: Breaking things down Part IV: Interventions Story 4--Ben 12. Let’s Talk Meds: Use of medication and Autism 13. Let’s Talk Strategies: Utilising coping strategies 14. Debunking Therapeutic Resources: Adaptations for Autistic differences 15. Being Inclusive: Working with sensory differences Part V: Wrapping Things Up Story 5--Cali 16: Psychological Safety: Keeping things ticking 17. What Have we Learned and Where to Get Help
Biography
Maddie L. Faith is a Registered Mental Health Nurse and Autistic Peer based in Greater Manchester, England. Drawing on professional insight and personal understanding, they write with honesty, compassion, and a deep respect for the complexity of human experience. When not working, Maddie enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring historic places.
