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 Presentations 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 Dtrategies 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.
