A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Positive Psychology Approach (Honeybourne Victoria)(Paperback)

A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Positive Psychology Approach (Honeybourne Victoria)(Paperback)

Clear and engaging, this book offers a refreshing positive psychology approach to mental health and autism. Moving away from neurotypical views of happiness, it sets out simple techniques to help adults on the spectrum improve their mental health. Packed with helpful exercises for individuals and

Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Heffernan Diarmuid)(Paperback)

Understanding sensory issues can be the key to overcoming them. Using this practical guide, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can begin to understand their sensory difficulties and learn how to create a tailored plan for overcoming specific everyday challenges. Learn how the senses

Positive Psychology in a Nutshell: The Science of Happiness (Boniwell Ilona)(Paperback)

''The best general introduction to positive psychology available.' Dr Alex Linley, University of Leicester, UK 'Dr Ilona Boniwell is recognized as Europe's leading researcher, innovator and thinker in the expanding world of positive psychology. 'Positive Psychology in a Nutshell' offers something

Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome: Understanding Adults on the Autism Spectrum (Hagland Carol)(Paperback)

Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome is a practical, problem-solving guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with Asperger Syndrome (AS). It will help them understand the condition and the difficulties it may cause, so that they can offer support in the most beneficial way. The book

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing (Compton William C.)(Paperback)

Topically organized, Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing presents a highly engaging, up-to-date introduction to positive psychology. Authors William C. Compton and Edward Hoffman invite students to apply practices to their own lives, contexts, and experiences to ensure

Toilet Training and the Autism Spectrum (Asd): A Guide for Professionals (Fleming Eve)(Paperback)

This practical guide equips practitioners to support families and carers in developing effective toilet training programmes and provide continued help with analysing and addressing problems that occur. With appropriate intervention and persistence most children on the autism spectrum can be toilet

The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum (Purkis Yenn)(Paperback)

Filled with strategies and advice, this empowering guide presents practical ways to improve the mental wellbeing of people on the Autism Spectrum. This helpful guide focusses on the specific difficulties that can arise for people on the autism spectrum who may also experience a mental illness. The

Positive Psychology for Dummies (Leimon Averil)(Paperback)

Why do some people achieve greater success and happiness thanothers? The key is positive psychology. For most of its history, psychology has focused mainly on thedarker side of human behaviour - depression, anxiety, psychosis andpsychopathic behaviour. In 1998, Martin Seligman became presidentof

Autism Movement Therapy (R) Method: Waking Up the Brain! (Lara Joanne)(Paperback)

A practical guide to the innovative Autism Movement Therapy (R) (AMT) approach - structured movement and music classes designed to stimulate the brain, aid sensory processing and decrease problem behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorders. Reflecting a growing interest in the body-brain

I Think I Might Be Autistic: A Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Self-Discovery for Adults (Kim Cynthia)(Paperback)

Behaving Together in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide to Nurturing Behaviour (Dove Sarah)(Paperback)

This book is full of practical strategies outlining collaborative approaches to supporting positive behaviours.Cath Kitchen, BSc, MSc, NPQH, NLE, CEO of The Skylark PartnershipReading it would make any mainstream teacher a better professional. I felt cleansed by it.Phil Beadle, Teacher and

Counselling People on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Manual (Paxton Katherine)(Paperback)

The characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) present unique challenges, not only to people themselves affected, but also to counselling professionals. This manual provides counselling techniques that work not only for professionals, but also for individuals either coping with being on the

Therapeutic Feedback with the Mmpi-2: A Positive Psychology Approach (Levak Richard W.)(Paperback)

Therapeutic Feedback with the MMPI-2 provides the clinician with empirically-based, practical information about how to convey the abundance of information in the MMPI-2 profile in a way that is collaborative, empathic, hopeful, and facilitates a therapeutic alliance. Readers will find this book to

Positive Organizational Psychology Interventions (Donaldson Stewart I.)(Paperback)

Discover the latest advancements in the field of positive organizational psychology Positive Organizational Psychology Interventions: Design and Evaluation delivers a concise description and synthesis of positive organizational psychology theory, empirical research, and evidence-based applications

Forest School and Autism: A Practical Guide (James Michael)(Paperback)

Forest School's innovative outdoor approach offers specific benefits to learners with autism, including increased social skills, raised self-esteem and improved sensory function. This guide raises autism awareness amongst practitioners by providing practical and easy-to-follow advice for adapting

Bittersweet on the Autism Spectrum (Beardon Luke)(Paperback)

In this rich and diverse collection, 28 writers describe what positive experiences they have had as an autistic person, and show how the most unexpected subject areas can be a source of the positive. They demonstrate that individuals can, and do, experience life in positive ways, sometimes in the

Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach (Edelson Stephen M.)(Paperback)

Anxiety is a prevalent and often debilitating condition for individuals on the autism spectrum. This book promotes a multidisciplinary approach to intervention and treatment of the condition, providing professional understanding of the underlying causes and available treatments. With chapters

Living with Ptsd on the Autism Spectrum: Insightful Analysis with Practical Applications (Morgan Lisa)(Paperback)

The relationship between autism and PTSD has historically been neglected in research and understanding but impacts the lives of many. Autistic people are intrinsically vulnerable to traumatic social situations and relationships, which can later manifest as PTSD. Navigating situations where one

Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment (Seligman Martin E. P.)(Paperback)

A national bestseller, Authentic Happiness launched the revolutionary new science of Positive Psychology--and sparked a coast-to-coast debate on the nature of real happiness. According to esteemed psychologist and bestselling author Martin Seligman, happiness is not the result of good genes or

Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners (Niemiec Ryan M.)(Paperback / softback)

The definitive, practical handbook on positive psychology and character strengths for practitioners working in coaching, psychology, education, and business - start using strengths

An Employer's Guide to Managing Professionals on the Autism Spectrum (Integrate)(Paperback)

Employees with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may be hugely beneficial to a workforce, but it can be difficult for individuals with no formal training to manage these employees successfully. This definitive guide will help managers and colleagues successfully interact with and support these

Positive Body Image in the Early Years: A Practical Guide (Macconville Ruth)(Paperback)

Promote positive body image, build self-esteem and tackle body confidence issues in young children with this practical guide. Over a quarter of childcare professionals have seen body confidence issues in children aged 3-5 years old. This book explains how body image develops, highlights the warning

Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology - A practical guide for the undergraduate researcher (McQueen Ron)(Paperback / softback)

Positive Psychology and the Body: The Somatopsychic Side to Flourishing (Hefferon Kate)(Paperback)

As positive psychology continues to make leaps and bounds in terms of scientific advancement, the focus on the importance of the body within optimal functioning is still lagging. Positive Psychology and the Body provides a critical reflection on this omission, highlighting the mounting corpus of