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A clinician's guide to mental health conditions in adults with autism spectrum disorders : assessment and interventions /

"This comprehensive and much-needed guide addresses the issues faced by clinicians in assessing and treating the range of mental health conditions, which can affect adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Its particular focus on adults fills a notable gap in the ASD professional literature,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Chaplin, Ed, 1945- (Editor ), Spain, Debbie (Editor ), McCarthy, Jane Mary (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"This comprehensive and much-needed guide addresses the issues faced by clinicians in assessing and treating the range of mental health conditions, which can affect adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Its particular focus on adults fills a notable gap in the ASD professional literature, with an extensive array of contributors from across the psychology and healthcare professions. Covering a wide variety of common co-occurring mental health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, personality disorders, and eating disorders, this guide also explores broader issues to do with promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Authoritative and detailed, this is an essential resource for all clinicians and professionals looking to understand and tailor their approach to mental health in autistic adults, and the need for specific methods and strategies to enhance assessment and treatment"--Publisher's description
Descripción Física:1 online resource (448 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781784508005
1784508004