The Autism Discussion Page on Stress, Anxiety, Shutdowns and Meltdowns

Author: Bill Nason
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784508349
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Anxiety, meltdowns and emotional regulation can be hugely challenging for autistic people. This book is full of proactive strategies for understanding, accepting and respecting the processing differences in autism. It contains tools for reducing sensory, social and mental drain, and offers strategies to protect from ongoing stress and anxiety. These help minimize shutdowns and burnout, while maximizing self-esteem, autistic identity and mental health. Learn strategies for matching environmental demands to the person's processing needs, how to support vulnerabilities, and how to prevent and manage meltdowns while protecting the identify and self-esteem of the individual with autism.

The Autism Discussion Page on the Core Challenges of Autism

Author: Bill Nason
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
ISBN: 9781849059947
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 381

Book Description
This book compiles posts from the popular online Autism Discussion Page to provide simple and effective strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders to feel safe, accepted and competent. This volume focuses on the core challenges faced by those with autism: cognitive, sensory, social and emotional.

The Autism Discussion Page on Anxiety, Behavior, School, and Parenting Strategies

Author: Bill Nason
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
ISBN: 9781849059954
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
This book compiles posts from the popular online Autism Discussion Page to provide simple and effective strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders to feel safe, accepted and competent. This volume covers anxiety and stress, challenging behaviors, stretching comfort zones, discipline, and school issues.

From Anxiety to Meltdown

Author: Deborah Lipsky
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1849058431
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
Drawing on her own experience and using examples to explain how autistic people think, the author distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how each begins, and most importantly, how to identify triggers and prevent outbursts from happening in the first place. Practical and simple solutions to avoiding anxiety are offered throughout.

Catatonia, Shutdown and Breakdown in Autism

Author: Amitta Shah
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784505315
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
This ground-breaking book provides the first detailed clinical analysis of the various manifestations of catatonia, shutdown and breakdown in autistic individuals, with a new assessment framework (ACE-S) and guidance on intervention and management strategies using a psycho-ecological approach. Based on Dr Amitta Shah's lifetime of clinical experience in Autism Spectrum Disorders, and her research in collaboration with Dr Lorna Wing, this much needed book will be a valuable resource for professionals, autistic individuals and their families and carers.

The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide

Author: Yenn Purkis
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1787753174
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do. Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on your strengths and work on your challenges. This book helps you develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life with as little stress and anxiety as possible.

PDA by PDAers

Author: Sally Cat
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784509345
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 362

Book Description
"To think of PDA as merely involving demand avoidance is to me akin to thinking of tigers as merely having stripes." This book is a unique window into adult Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), exploring the diversity of distinct PDA traits through the voices of over 70 people living with and affected by the condition. Sally Cat, an adult with PDA, has successfully captured the essence of a popular online support group in book form, making the valuable insights available to a wider audience, and creating a much-needed resource for individuals and professionals. Candid discussions cover issues ranging from overload and meltdowns, to work, relationships and parenting. This is a fascinating and sometimes very moving read.

Menopause

Author: Odile Bagot
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228103219
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Every woman wonders what will happen to her body when her periods end and she begins to experience the swings in hormones, the loss of both muscle and bone mass and, of course, the inevitable hot flashes. Menopause, a necessary part of a woman's life, is a much less daunting experience than it was in the past. Today, it is possible to combat the physical and hormonal inconveniences through both conventional and alternative medicine. In Menopause: No Need to Panic, author Dr. Odile Bagot, a gynecologist in her 60s, gives women all the information they need to calmly and successfully get through this complicated period in their lives. She explains with equal parts kindness, humor and medical authority the changes that are taking place and what can be done to regain control of your health, your energy and your good mood. Contents include: Menopause, What Is It?: Age, diagnosis, symptoms Perimenopause: Lack of estrogen and progesterone; Hormonal ups and downs; Contraception and fertility Menopause: Hot flashes; Hormone and non-hormonal treatments; Sleep and mood disorders Love and sex: Sexual desire and pleasure; Male sexual desire after 50 Bodily Changes: Body shape and weight; Bones and joints; Heart and skin Hormonal treatment: Current controversies; Practical remedies; 10 commandments for postmenopausal women.

Navigating College

Author: Melody Latimer
Publisher: Autistic Press
ISBN: 9781938800009
Category : Autistic people
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Leaving high school and going to college is complicated for everyone. But if you're a student on the autism spectrum who is about to enter higher education for the first time, it might be a little bit more complicated for you. Maybe you're worried about getting accommodations, getting places on time, or dealing with sensory issues in a new environment. Maybe you could use some advice on how to stay healthy at school, handle dating and relationships, or talk to your friends and classmates about your disability. Maybe you want to talk to someone who's already dealt with these issues. That's where we come in. Navigating College is an introduction to the college experience from those of us who've been there. The writers and contributors are Autistic adults, and we're giving you the advice that we wish someone could have given us when we headed off to college. We wish we could sit down and have a chat with each of you, to share our experiences and answer your questions. But since we can't teleport, and some of us have trouble meeting new people, this book is the next best thing. So as you go back to school, check out a copy of Navigating College for yourself or your loved one. We ve done this all before--let us help you out.

The Parents' Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism

Author: Raelene Dundon
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1785926578
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
This guide for parents is a complete introduction to autism and anxiety. Drawing on the author's clinical experience working with children and their families, it provides parents and carers with everything they need to know to help support their child. It covers the basics such as what anxiety is, how it manifests behaviourally and why it is common in autism, before presenting CBT-informed practical strategies for managing a common range of anxieties: separation, social, performance, phobias, and generalised anxiety. It also has chapters dedicated to related behaviours including Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and advice on managing meltdowns. This is a clear, concise and practical guide that answers any questions that parents and carers might have about anxiety and provides support strategies to help children with autism manage a range of anxieties.