Group Therapy Techniques with Children, Adolescents, and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Growth and Connection for All Ages

By (author) Kevin B. Hull

Publication date:

04 December 2013

Length of book:

164 pages

Publisher

Jason Aronson, Inc.

ISBN-13: 9780765709332

Group Therapy Techniques with Children, Adolescents, and Adults on the Autism Spectrum is designed for psychologists, counselors, and social workers who are interested in using group therapy with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. In this book, Kevin Hull demonstrates the therapeutic value of group therapy with the unique population diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Providing detailed case studies that present Hull’s group therapy techniques, the book covers four age groups: younger children, older children, adolescents, and adults, with techniques designed for each age range and ability. Sections for children and adolescents focus on the areas of emotional control and understanding of emotions, increasing perspective-taking, and increasing self-worth and self-awareness. The book presents bullying prevention techniques that provide children and adolescents with physical, emotional, and cognitive tools to overcome bullying. The section for adults focuses on increasing emotional understanding and perspective-taking, as well as relationship building and understanding personality. The book also provides guidance on how to help adults with problems of everyday living such as using community resources to assist with employment, transportation, and housing.

Dedication
Chapter 1: Group Therapy and the Autism Spectrum: A New Dawn
Chapter 2: Clinical Information and Additional Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 3: Effectiveness and Usefulness of Group Therapy
Chapter 4: Group Therapy with Young Children Diagnosed with ASD
Chapter 5: Group Therapy with Older Children Diagnosed with ASD
Chapter 6: Group Therapy with Adolescents Diagnosed with ASD
Chapter 7: Group Therapy with Adults Diagnosed with ASD
Epilogue
Appendix
References
About the Author

Kevin Hull's latest book is a gift by a gifted writer and clinician for mental health professionals working with children and adults on the autism spectrum. In this book, Hull persuasively makes the case for the value of group therapy with the colorful and unique individuals making up the high functioning ASD population. He then provides practical and creative group therapy strategies and tailors them for different age groups from young children to adults. This book is highly readable, compassionate, and deeply moving and beautifully illustrates the strengths-based approach and resilience mind-set in work with these intriguing individuals.