Asperger syndrome and psychotherapy : understanding asperger perspectives / Paula Jacobsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jacobsen, Paula.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asperger's syndrome--Treatment.

Asperger's syndrome.

Psychotherapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (173 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) understand and respond to the world in a very different way from people without this condition. The challenge for psychotherapists working with Asperger clients lies in setting aside their own preconceptions and learning to understand their client's perspective. Behaviour that, in a ''neurotypical'' client, may be evidence of a problem, in an Asperger client may simply be a manifestation of Asperger ways of approaching the world. Paula Jacobsen, an experienced child psychotherapist, demonstrates how to interpret classic analytic and psychodynamic theories in

Contents:

Acknowledgements; Preface; Part One: Clinical Work with Asperger Syndrome; 1. Learning from Those who Have Asperger Syndrome; 2. Theory of Mind, Executive Functioning, and Central Coherence; 3. Articulating Perspective and Intention in Addressing Theory of Mind; 4. The Understanding and Communication of Information; 5. Addressing Commonly Occurring Issues; 6. Adults and Family Members; 7. Challenges for the Therapist; Part Two: Case Management; 8. Collaboration with Parents and Other Professionals; 9. School Collaboration and Consulatation; 10. Preparation of Special Materials; Afterword

Appendix 1: Professional ServicesAppendix 2: School Observations; Appendix 3: Formal School Meetings; Appendix 4 : Items for Consideration when Developing a Behavior Plan; Appendix 5: Developing a Reference Binder; References; Index;

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781283904346

1283904349

9781846426131

1846426138

OCLC:

191039100