ABSTRACT

This book is a comprehensive resource to guide work with individuals on the autism spectrum. It reflects the true range of needs presented by individuals with autism, pulling together the most salient aspects of treatment with invaluable information from several disciplines synthesized to guide your work.

Divided into topical sections with chapters from three field experts in each, this book features contributions from therapists, educators, and medical doctors, as well as financial planners, health advocates, and innovators. The diverse disciplines and backgrounds of each author lend a different voice and perspective to each chapter, reflecting the continuum of care necessary when working with clientele on the autism spectrum, and that, for clients on the spectrum, one solution does not fit all.

For use by psychotherapists, counselors, applied behavioral analysts, occupational therapists, social workers, teachers, and more, this text presents readers with expertise from various contributing disciplines to give them a treatment resource that can inform and guide their daily work with clients on the autism spectrum.

part I|28 pages

Individually Focused Treatment

chapter 2|7 pages

Challenging and Rewarding

Individual Psychotherapy for Adults and Adolescents with Autism

part II|23 pages

Marriage and Family Life

part III|23 pages

Acknowledging and Including Siblings

chapter 7|7 pages

Siblings

Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities

part IV|22 pages

Enhancing Interpersonal Communication with Speech Language Pathology

chapter 10|7 pages

Improving Quality of Life with Communication Coaching

Redefining Speech and Language Therapy

chapter 11|6 pages

Everybody Communicates!

chapter 12|7 pages

My Client Has No Friends

Knowing When Your Client Needs a Good Speech Language Pathologist

part V|26 pages

Addressing Executive Functioning and Sensory Needs

part VI|22 pages

Navigating Education Holistically

chapter 18|8 pages

Being Prepared and Aware

Helping Individuals with Autism with Post-Secondary Education Goals

part VII|24 pages

Preparing for the World of Work

part VIII|22 pages

Addressing Nutrition and Eating Concerns

chapter 22|7 pages

Why So Picky?

Food Selectivity and How It Impacts Eating

part IX|20 pages

Finding Solutions for Sleep Concerns

chapter 27|6 pages

Catching Some ZZZs

Helping Individuals Sleep Better

part X|22 pages

Acknowledging and Addressing Medical Concerns

part XI|26 pages

Encouraging Health and Wellbeing

part XII|21 pages

Using Strengths to Drive Skill Growth

part XIII|28 pages

Animal-Assisted Interventions

chapter 37|10 pages

To the Rescue

How Animals Can Assist People Diagnosed with Autism

chapter 39|10 pages

Animal Assisted Play Therapy®

part XIV|22 pages

Legal and Financial Planning

chapter 40|6 pages

Options for Adulthood

How to Support Decision-Making and Independence for People with Autism

part XV|21 pages

Moving towards Adulthood

chapter 43|6 pages

Launching into Adulthood

Transitioning with the Youth at the Center

chapter 45|7 pages

The Launching