Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome

Valerie L. Gaus

Description:

As a developmcntal disorder, Asperger syndrome (AS) is typically diagnosed in childhood and treated by child clinicians. Yet greater awareness is leading Increasing numbers of adults with AS and high-functioning autism—often newly diagnosed—to seek help for anxiety, depression, and difficulties in daily living. This Iucid book provides effective strategies for addressing the problems posed by adult AS and managing frequently encountered comorbidities. Drawing on extensive clinical experience and research, Valerie L. Gaus shows how to help people with AS decrease distress while preserving and building on their unique strengths.

The volume begins by thoroughly describing AS and examining its manifestation in adulthood. A wealth of clinical examples illustrate the wide variety of symptom profiles and the complex challenges that patients face in everyday life, relationships, and the workplace. A cogent rationale is presented for cognitive-behavioral rherapy (OPT) for AS, and clear guidelines are offered for conducting assessments, developing case formulations, and designing individualized treatment plans. The author spells out detailed instructions for using OPT techniques with patients to improve social functioning, learn needed coping and stress management skills, and prevent or reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Also discussed are ways to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, overcome treatment obstacles specific to AS, and make crucial decisions about when and how to conclude treatment. Special features include a case formulation worksheet and other ready-to-use reproducibles.

Authoritative, user friendly, and accessible, this timely book is an invaluable resource for mental health practitioners from any discipline who may encounter adults or adolescents with AS in their practice. It will also be of interest to speech—language pathologists, rehabilitation professionals, vocational counselors, and educators helping adolescents with the transition to adulthood.

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ISBN:  1-59385-497-8  Pages:  244

 

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