Been There. Done That. Try This! edited by Tony Attwood, Craig R. Evans and Anita Lesko
The world’s Aspie mentors pass on their insights for successful living! Launching a mentorship movement within the autism community to help each other find success, this is an inspirational guide to life by Aspies for Aspies.
Temple Grandin, Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Dr. Stephen M. Shore, and many others offer words of wisdom on coping with daily stressors such as self-esteem, employment, friendship, and love. Each chapter is chock full of advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there and done that and ends with recommendations from Tony Attwood.
Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers with more information at www.jkp.com available in Australia from Resources at Hand, www.resourcesathand.com.au
Also, CBT for Children and Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders.
This book helps clinicians harness the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Leading treatment developers describe promising approaches for treating common challenges faced by young people with ASD—anxiety and behavior problems, social competence issues, and adolescent concerns around sexuality and intimacy. Chapters present session-by-session overviews of each intervention program, review its evidence base, and address practical considerations in treatment. The book also discusses general issues in adapting CBT for this population and provides a helpful framework for assessment and case conceptualization.
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Exploring Affection
These two books present carefully designed and evaluated activities for parents, teachers and psychologists to help children who have Asperger’s syndrome understand and express affection to friends and family members. The programme can be incorporated into a social skills or friendship programme or a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy programme for the expression of emotions. The books have been published in 2013 by www.jkp.com
For more information about these books:
From Like to Love, and
CBT to Help Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) to Understand and Express Affection
New autobiography by a friend and colleague of Tony
Rachael Lee Harris spent her early childhood locked in an Autistic fog. Then began a journey from her fragmented world to her Autistic Awakening. Rachael’s determination to take her place in society caused her to rush in where angels fear to tread - beauty therapist, Carmelite nun, mother, divorcee, happily married wife, and the realization of her calling as a psychotherapist specializing in helping others on the Autism Spectrum.
‘My Autistic Awakening’ is a landmark autobiography in that it explores the transforming effect that spirituality can render in an individual on the autism spectrum and depicts a more ‘rounded’ positive vision of how an autistic life can develop, witnessing to the benefits of being ‘on the spectrum’ without downplaying its challenges. Rachael’s autobiography is a celebration of the potential that lives in every person on the autism spectrum.
“She has an intuitive insight into Autism Spectrum Conditions and compassion for the experiences of her clients. As much as she has been able to ‘unlock the potential’ of her own autistic characteristics, she is now able to ‘unlock the potential’ of her clients. She is my hero and a valued and appreciated colleague.” From the forward by Prof Tony Attwood.
Published in 2015 by Rowman & Littlefield rowman.com. Also available in Australia from Resources at Hand www.resourcesathand.com.au
New Book on Depression
The Autism Spectrum and Depression by Nick Dubin
The Autism Spectrum and Depression is my primary reference book for explanations and ideas to alleviate depression for clients in my clinical practice. – Tony Attwood
Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers with more information at www.jkp.com available in Australia from Resources at Hand, www.resourcesathand.com.au
Tony Attwood is well known for sharing his knowledge of Aspergers Syndrome. He has an Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Surrey and a PhD from the University of London. He is currently adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.
