Mental health and wellbeing
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Living with PTSD on the Autism Spectrum
Insightful Analysis with Practical Applications
Lisa Morgan, M.Ed. and Mary P. Donahue, Ph.D. Foreword by Tony Attwood.
An examination of PTSD within the autistic population. Combining lived experience alongside professional expertise, the authors uncover the reasons why this co-morbidity is so prevalent and set out guidelines for the most effective methods of care for individuals undergoing treatment. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.91in / 226mm x 150mm, 256pp, $23.95ISBN: 97817877505002020, Ebook, ePUB, $23.95ISBN: 9781787750852 -
A Clinician’s Guide to Mental Health Conditions in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Assessment and Interventions
Edited by Eddie Chaplin, Debbie Spain and Jane McCarthy
A specialised professional guide for clinicians and advanced students, thoroughly addressing and explaining the specific, tailored assessment and treatment required for mental health conditions in adults with autism spectrum disorders. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.77in / 244mm x 172mm, 448pp, $39.95ISBN: 9781785924262 -
A Clinician’s Guide to Mental Health Conditions in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Assessment and Interventions
Edited by Eddie Chaplin, Debbie Spain and Jane McCarthy
2019, Ebook, ePUB, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-800-5 -
A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum
A Positive Psychology Approach
Victoria Honeybourne
Breaking away from neurotypical ideals of happiness, this book offers simple techniques and exercises to help adults on the spectrum combat negative thoughts and improve their mental health. Practical and engaging, it tackles communication skills, self-awareness, workplace coping strategies and more, with a refreshing positive psychology approach. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.83in / 226mm x 148mm, 192pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859257712019, Ebook, ePUB, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-988-0 -
Trauma, Stigma, and Autism
Developing Resilience and Loosening the Grip of Shame
Gordon Gates
This book explores how stigma can cause trauma, providing guidance on how marginalised people can develop resilience to manage and heal from traumatic stigma. Gordon Gates draws on his experience as a crisis counsellor, philosophical research, and his lived experience of stigma, trauma and autism. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.98in / 226mm x 152mm, 224pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859220392019, Ebook, ePUB, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-477-9 -
OCD and Autism
A Clinician's Guide to Adapting CBT
Ailsa Russell, Amita Jassi and Kate Johnston, illustrated by David Russell
Research has shown that standard CBT protocols for OCD are less effective for people with autism. Based on current research and evidence this book shows how to adapt CBT approaches for comorbid OCD and autism, with step-by-step guidance and accompanying tools and worksheets available to download. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.91in / 226mm x 150mm, 144pp, $23.95ISBN: 97817859237912019, Ebook, ePUB, 112pp, $23.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-728-2 -
Asperger’s Syndrome and Jail
A Survival Guide
Will Attwood
Practical advice covering everything that someone with autism needs to know if they are going to prison. Based on his own experience, the author sheds light on what to expect and how to behave once you are in prison. Essential reading for anyone preparing for time behind bars, their family, and all associated professionals. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 5.43in / 214mm x 138mm, 304pp, $22.95ISBN: 97817859237152018, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-713-8 -
Working with Girls and Young Women with an Autism Spectrum Condition
A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Fiona Fisher Bullivant
This concise, practical guide shows how to enable girls and young women with ASD to reach their full potential, by adopting more individualised approaches. Drawing on clinical experience and clients' testimonies, it covers diagnosis, comorbidities, sensory issues, self-harm, emotional regulation, assessments, interventions and strategies. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 152pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859242002018, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-784-8 -
Contemplative Therapy for Clients on the Autism Spectrum
A Reflective Integration Therapy™ Manual for Psychotherapists and Counsellors
Rachael Lee Harris. Foreword by Tony Attwood.
A manual for practitioners working with clients with high-functioning autism, introducing the meditative practice of Reflective Integration Therapy™. This revolutionary therapy uses mantra meditation and the positive autism traits as sources of healing. All material for 12 weekly sessions is included. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.98in / 226mm x 152mm, 184pp, $39.95ISBN: 97817859240712017, Ebook, ePUB, 184pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-768-8 -
Autism and Enablement
Occupational Therapy Approaches to Promote Independence for Adults with Autism
Matt Bushell, Sandra Gasson and Ute Vann
This practical guide to the enablement approach shows how to help adults with autism achieve greater independence and become more self-sufficient. The approach draws on occupational therapy and can be adapted for range of abilities, ideal for improving wellbeing and helping adults to better manage their day-to-day lives. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.10in / 228mm x 155mm, 184pp, $27.95ISBN: 97817859208752017, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, $27.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-348-2