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Autism and aspergers conditions a practical guide for nurses 2 social workers and teachers the suggestion of a book about aspergers syndrome and autism aimed specifically at nurses was raised as a possible solution to the question as the year progressed the idea of writing such a book took root and grew. Autism and aspergers conditions a practical guide for nurses mollie hearn this book is a guide for nurses and other healthcare professionals who care for people with autism and asperger syndrome. 1 introduction 2 what autism and asd are and are not 3 a history of autism and asd 4 some causes of autism and asd 5 some diagnostic issues and asd 6 diagnostic issues ii a personal journey 7 children with autism and asds 8 adolescents with autism and asds 9 adults with autism and asds 10 mental health issues and asds 11 nursing interventions past 12 nursing . Nursing care for autism requires extra patience and compassion taking care of a child with autism can be emotionally and physically demanding for nurses without careful attention you can have difficulty in getting the trust and cooperation of pediatric patients with autism disorders