Catatonia, shutdown and breakdown in autism : a psycho-ecological approach

Manifestations of Catatonia, Shutdown and Breakdown in Autism -- Different Lives -- Similar Stories -- Consequences of Misdiagnosis and Misconception -- Possible Causal Factors -- Intervention and Management Approaches -- The Psycho-Ecological Approach -- Application of the Psycho-Ecological Approach -- Epilogue -- Appendix 1: Autism Catatonia Evaluation (ACE-S) -- Appendix 2: Further Information.

This ground-breaking book provides the first detailed clinical analysis of the various manifestations of catatonia, shutdown and breakdown in autistic individuals, with a new assessment framework (ACE-S) and guidance on intervention and management strategies using a psycho-ecological approach. Based on Dr Amitta Shah's lifetime of clinical experience in Autism Spectrum Disorders, and her research in collaboration with Dr Lorna Wing, this much needed book will be a valuable resource for professionals, autistic individuals and their families and carers.