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Contemplative Therapy for Clients on the Autism Spectrum

Author : Rachael Lee Harris

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 29,21 MB

Release : 2017-12-14

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1784507687

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Drawing on the ancient tradition of contemplation, Reflective Integration TherapyTM shows how mantra meditation and reflective therapy can be used with clients with high functioning autism. The Reflective Integration TherapyTM programme uses the cognitive differences in those with autism, such as their innate capacity for silence, withdrawal, intense focus and repetition as sources of therapeutic healing. This manual introduces this fresh, unique therapeutic approach, creating an essential resource for all practitioners working in the field of autism. All the material for twelve weekly sessions of therapy is included within the book.



A Spectrum of Solutions for Clients with Autism

Author : Rachel Bedard

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 42,97 MB

Release : 2020-07-29

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1000075680

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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.



Spectrum Women—Autism and Parenting

Author : Renata Jurkevythz

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 20,79 MB

Release : 2020-08-21

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 178775295X

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This book looks at what it feels like to be an autistic parent, offering valuable insights, knowledge and wisdom on parenting autistic and non-autistic children. Three mothers reflect on their experiences of growing up as undiagnosed autistics, venturing into and embracing motherhood, and connecting with their children in a unique and powerful way. They offer advice on overcoming the challenges of parenting when you are autistic, such as socialising with other parents or sensory issues that come with excessive touch. Reflecting on their own experiences, they also emphasize the positives of being an autistic parent to an autistic child, such as understanding of why their child is struggling or the open-mindedness that can come from not being constrained by societal norms. They also explain how out-of-the-box thinking leads to creative parenting of non-autistic children, forming strong and loving bonds. Full of wit and warm advice, this book empowers autistic parents and reassures them that autism is a strength in raising their children with love, knowledge and experience, while also giving non-autistic parents and professionals a fresh perspective on helping autistic children to thrive.



Spectrum Women

Author : Barb Cook

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 27,35 MB

Release : 2018-08-21

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1784508063

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Book Description

Barb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. Michelle Garnett's comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide extensive recommendations. Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more general to autism. Contributors cover issues including growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care amongst many others. With great contributions from exceptional women, this is a truly well-rounded collection of knowledge and sage advice for any woman with autism.



A Therapist’s Guide to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice with Children and Young People

Author : Raelene Dundon

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 205 pages

File Size : 44,22 MB

Release : 2023-11-21

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1839975865

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Book Description

In this honest and practical guide, autistic therapist Raelene Dundon explores and demystifies how neurodiversity affirming principles can be easily applied to therapeutic practice. Covering essential considerations for working with neurodivergent clients such as presuming competence, promoting autonomy and respecting communication styles, and providing advice on the best affirming approaches in therapy including how to accommodate sensory needs and encourage self-advocacy, Raelene provides easy-to-implement ways to make your practice inclusive and empowering for neurodivergent children and young people. The deficit model is out. It's time to become neurodiversity affirming.



Autism Working

Author : Michelle Garnett

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 34,41 MB

Release : 2021-09-21

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1787759849

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Book Description

Autism is associated with many qualities that are highly sought after by employers such as reliability, persistence, attention to detail, creativity in problem solving and many others. The key to success in the workplace is understanding these strengths and identifying the support you need to help you flourish. This self-guided workbook provides advice, strategies and activities to manage the difficulties that can arise at work. You will be given the tools to help minimise anxiety, sensory overload, unhelpful thinking patterns, difficulties with social communication, and organisation and planning problems. The activities are interactive, and you can approach them on your terms. They can be dispersed throughout the day or week, and the workbook and accompanying videos include everything you need to set and achieve your employment goals. The course can also be undertaken with the assistance of a mentor, and the workbook includes resources and videos to help them support you.



Contemplative Therapy for Clients on the Autism Spectrum

Author : Rachael Lee Harris

Publisher :

Page : 184 pages

File Size : 44,10 MB

Release : 2017-12-14

Category : Autistic people

ISBN : 9781785924071

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Book Description

A manual for practitioners working with clients with high-functioning autism, introducing the meditative practice of Reflective Integration Therapy(TM). This revolutionary therapy uses mantra meditation and the positive autism traits as sources of healing. All material for 12 weekly sessions is included.



A Graphic Guide to Art Therapy

Author : Amy E. Huxtable

Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 35,90 MB

Release : 2021-09-21

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1787753522

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Book Description

What are the core concepts of art therapy? What can you learn from a drawing of a bird's nest, a collage or some scribbles? Why become an art therapist and how do you do it? What happens in the therapy room? In the style of a graphic novel, A Graphic Guide to Art Therapy answers these questions and more. Art therapy and its key concepts, theory and practice are introduced through illustrations and text. Beginning with an overview of art therapy as both a practice and a career, it shows the routes to becoming an art therapist and what the role entails. The essential approaches, frameworks, techniques and assessment styles of art therapy are visualised and discussed, making this book the perfect companion on your journey as an art therapist.



My Autistic Awakening

Author : Rachael Lee Harris

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 10,15 MB

Release : 2015-04-09

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 144224450X

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Rachael Lee Harris spent her early childhood locked in an autistic fog until beginning her journey from a fragmented world to one in which things began to make sense. Rachael’s determination to take her place in society led her down many paths, from beauty therapist to Catholic nun, from mother and wife to divorcee and working mom. Today, she is a psychotherapist specializing in helping others on the Autism Spectrum. Rachael’s story explores areas such as schooling, family relationships, employment, travel, and faith culminating in monastic life, motherhood, dating, and marriage. Through her story, we get a more “rounded” positive vision of how an autistic life can develop and insight into the benefits of being “on the spectrum” alongside the very real picture of its challenges. Addressing the culture of disability and negativity that surrounds so much of the public perception of the Autism Spectrum, Rachael presents a more moderate and perhaps more objective assessment of her own life experiences, as well as the potential for others on the Spectrum.



Pythiism

Author : Rachael Harris

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 12,12 MB

Release : 2021-05-15

Category :

ISBN : 9780648534419

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'An alternative form of consciousness distinguished as an oscillation of psychic energy between the unconscious and conscious mind informing one's whole field of perception: cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual'Pythiism: Reframing Autism as an Alternative Form of Consciousness ~ the first new major theory of autism since 1944book cover pythiism: Reframing Autism as an Alternative Form of Consciousness by Rachael Lee HarrisAsserts that autism is based, not in the brain, but in the psyche: where mind interfaces with matter - a seismic shift in focus from empirical to intuitive observation.Reexamines not only the established major symptoms of autism, but also includes rarely or never covered areas of autism research: A Psycho-Evolutionary Perspective, The Existential Emotions, and Psychic Phenomena and Spirituality - finally solving the anomalies of autism that scientific reductionism is unable to reach.Opens a conversation with academics, mental health professionals and most importantly people on the autism spectrum: presenting not only an equally valid point of reference for understanding themselves, but also a better one, revealing an alternative form of human consciousness hidden in plain sight.Tells the Story of Pythia, providing an archetype and template for autism that informs the narrative throughout, drawing parallels between autistic presentation and that of the Oracle of Delphi.



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