Autism and Independence - Assessments and Interventions to Prepare Teens for Adult Life

Independence is something all teens seek. They hope and dream they will someday maximize all they can do on their own. This is no less true for teenagers with autism.

Autism & Independence is a new clinical resource to help teens and young adults with autism become their own person. Focusing on a population often overlooked, autism expert Dr. Daniel Marston wrote this game-changing guide, filled with strategies and skill building exercises.

Proven strategies for finding employment, using public transportation and living on their own

Tools to improve self-confidence in friendships and professional relationships

Interventions to overcome challenges in the workplace

Coping skills for anger, frustration and sadness

Over 20 assessments for counseling sessions and moving therapy forward

About the author

Daniel Marston, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. He is the owner and chief psychologist at Marston Psychological Services near Pittsburgh. Dr. Marston is board-certified in behavioral & cognitive psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Marston
• Publisher: PESI Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2019
• EAN: 9781683731955
• ISBN: 978-1-68373-195-5
• No. of pages: 205
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 398 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Sozialpsychologie, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Lifespan Development