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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome
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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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