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A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome

Solution Focused Approaches

E. Veronica Bliss and Genevieve Edmonds
Foreword by Bill O'Connell, Director of Training, Focus on Solutions

Paperback: £13.99 / $22.95

2007, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-513-8, BIC 2: JM

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'The book benefits from being co-written by someone with a diagnosis of AS and a psychologist. Their combined experiences and expertise have allowed them to write a very insightful account of how people with AS manage in their day-to-day life in a neurotypical... the style in which the book is written makes it accessible to professionals and lay people alike. It should provide an interesting read for all those who have contact with people with AS whether in a personal or professional capacity and give excellent insight into the world as viewed by those with AS.'

- The British Journal of Developmental Disabilities

'It is wonderful to realise that these people working with autism who have this very useful and effective mindset in how to help us. A very useful book.'

- Asperger United

'I found the book extremely interesting. By learning to adapt solution focused techniques, I can better serve my AS client. But then again that's what therapy should be - meeting the needs of our clients, rather than our client's fitting into our therapy model.'

- Therapy Today

'A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome presents an empowering, practical approach to helping people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to succeed at college, at work, at home and in life. The authors highlight how treating AS as a 'problem' is unproductive, and advocate a solution focuses approach which recognizes and uses the trengths of people with AS to foster mutual repect and understanding. Drawing on both their personal experience and knowledge of counselling, the authors use anecdotes and stories to show how people with AS cope in day-to-day situations.'

- Handicaps Info

'At a managageable price, it should find its way onto the bookshelf of every provider of mental health services and education to people with AS. It will also be helpful to people with AS and their families. Hopefully it will help set standards of respect and communication within services that have frontline contact with those with an AS diagnosis.'

- Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal

'The emphasis on solutions rather than problems and noticing positive outcomes for individuals who access our services.'

- The Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability

'Written with a light touch and plenty of humour, the authors use anecdotes and stories to show how people with AS cope in everyday situations and how effective understanding of a person's needs and goals is key to improving daily life for people with AS.'

- Human Givens

'A book which seeks to avoid treating AS as a problem, and aims to support people with the condition in succeeding in private life, education and employment.'

- BILD Newsletter

'the authors emphasize strengths, not weaknesses. Slim, readable, amusing.'

- Library Journal