Complex Needs

Complex Needs A review of literature highlights that the term ‘complex needs’ and ‘multiple needs ‘are often used interchangeably.  Rankin and Regan (2004) identify the essence of complex needs as encompassing both: Breadth – multiple needs (more than one) that...

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder DSM -5 Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder is an umbrella term introduced by Lorna Wing in 1996 (Wing, 1996) to encompass different subgroups within the autistic spectrum including autism and Asperger syndrome. A diagnosis is...