Douleur et soins de la personne autiste, 1e

Pain and care for autistic people

Louise Antunes, Isabelle Dufrenoy, Melody Kedadouche, Clémence Ponsin, Djéa Saravane
Elsevier
242 pages
ISBN: 9782294789557
March 2026

This essential book explores pain management in autistic individuals, a topic often overlooked but crucial to their well-being. It sheds light on how pain is perceived and experienced by people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who often face communication challenges that make it difficult for them to express their suffering. By examining the potential causes of pain, whether sensory or directly related to autism, this book provides valuable insights. Contributions from professionals in various disciplines reveal diverse and complementary approaches to better understand the perceptual profile of autistic individuals, their pain, and its causes and consequences. Practical recommendations aim to help professionals analyze and respond to the specific needs of autistic individuals, while also providing concrete strategies for pain relief.