Psychological Therapies for Adults with Autism

This marvelous book providers a thorough overview of current approaches covering a range of topics and strategies. This book will be greatly appreciated by therapists working to support adults with autism as they increasingly are integrated into communities, families, and the work force. A must have book! * Fred R. Volkmar, MD, Irving B Harris Professor, Yale University, Dorothy Goodwin Endowed Chair, Southern Connecticut State University *
A ground-breaking work-likely to be a valuable resource and inspiration to clinicians and researchers alike. This book illuminates the complexities of adulthood for those on the spectrum and offers a diversity of perspectives and approaches to ensure those complexities are better understood and addressed." * Connor Kerns, PhD, Associate Professor Psychology, Director Anxiety Stress and Autism Program, University of British Columbia *
This much needed compendium overviews a wide range of available treatments for autism. Inclusion of relevant research studies enables readers to evaluate the strength of evidence for each. Case vignettes will be valuable to clinicians engaged in providing services for adults with autism. This volume offers a useful resource for trainees, scholars, and clinicians invested in the well-being of adults with ASD." * James McPartland, PhD, Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology, Yale Child Study Center *