OCD and Autism (eBook)

A Clinician's Guide to Adapting CBT

Ailsa Russell, Amita Jassi, Kate Johnston (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
112 Seiten
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-78450-728-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Research has shown that standard CBT protocols for OCD are less effective for people with autism. Based on current research and evidence this book shows how to adapt CBT approaches for comorbid OCD and autism, with step-by-step guidance and accompanying tools and worksheets available to download.

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This step-by-step manual explains how to adapt CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) approaches to OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) for autistic children and adults. It outlines why there is the need to adapt treatment for the autistic population, and includes detailed guidance on each phase of the approach.It explains assessment of OCD in autism, the links between the two conditions and difficulties in identifying aspects of OCD in autistic people. The book offers advice on dealing with difficult issues and on the next steps after treatment is complete. Accompanying worksheets and handouts are available to download.

Autor

Ailsa Russell is a Clinical Psychologist and Reader in Psychology at the University of Bath, UK.Amita Jassi is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the National Specialist BDD clinic at the Maudsley Hospital, London, UK.Kate Johnston is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Michael Rutter Centre, Maudsley Hospital, UK.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Autism and Adaptations to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. 2. Assessment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Autism. 3. CBT Phase 1: Building Blocks for Treatment. 4. CBT Phase 2: Understanding and Rating Anxiety. 5. CBT Phase 3: Exposure with Response Prevention. 6. CBT Phase 4: Relapse Prevention. 7. Useful Resources and Organisations.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.1.2019
• Illustrationen: David Russell
• Zusatzinfo: 15 black and white line drawings
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 150 x 150 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Angst / Depression / Zwang
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Klinische Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
• Schlagworte: ASD • Asperger Syndrome • autism spectrum condition • Autism spectrum disorder • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy • evidence-based • Mental Health • Research • Worksheets
• ISBN-10: 1-78450-728-8 / 1784507288
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78450-728-2 / 9781784507282