Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White

Is This Autism?

A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Though our understanding of autism has greatly expanded, many autistic individuals are still missed or misdiagnosed. This highly accessible book clarifies many ways that autism can present, particularly in people who camouflage to hide their autistic traits.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 148mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 430g
• ISBN-13: 9781032150222
• ISBN-10: 103215022X
• Artikelnr.: 67514354

Autorenporträt

Donna Henderson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, specializing in neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults who would like to understand themselves better. She is a sought-after lecturer and provides training and consultation for other healthcare professionals. Sarah Wayland, PhD, is the founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, and co-founder of The Behavior Revolution. She provides neurodiversity-affirmative support, education, and community for parents of neurodivergent children. Jamell White, PhD, LCSW-C, has a background in clinical social work, special education, and human development. She specializes in working with autistic children, adolescents, and adults and has over 20 years of clinical experience.

Inhaltsangabe

Part one: What can autism actually look like? 1. Our framework: The current
diagnostic criteria 2. Reciprocity 3. Nonverbal communication 4.
Relationships 5. Repetitive or idiosyncratic behavior 6. Flexibility 7.
Intense or atypical interests 8. Sensory differences Part two: What else
might be part of this presentation? 9. Common co-occurring challenges 10.
Autistic strengths The End