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Stress and Coping in Autism

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Stress and Coping in Autism

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This important volume provides a theoretical framework for the usefulness of the stress construct in understanding and treating autism. Contributions by researchers, clinicians, teachers and persons living with autism illustrate how stress influences the lives of persons with autism; how those touched by autism cope with stress; and how clinicians, teachers and caregivers can reduce the impact of stress in autism, experience of stress in autism, and daily-life strategies for the reduction of stress in autism.

Narratives by individuals with autism, family members, clinicians, and a historian help to understand in a rich and unique way in which the role and impact of stress in the life of people living with autism. First-person accounts also highlight creative coping strategies over a lifetime. This volume's biological, psychological and social perspectives on stress and autism reflect many modes of inquiry and types of information. Stress and Autism will be of great help to both mental health professionals and caregivers alike.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
468
Release Date:
2006-07-13
Publication Date:
2006-08-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
019518226X
ISBN13:
9780195182262
Weight:
863 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
30 cm
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