A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum by Victoria Honeybourne

A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum by Victoria Honeybourne

Breaking away from neurotypical ideals of happiness, this book offers simple techniques and exercises to help adults on the spectrum combat negative thoughts and improve their mental health. Practical and engaging, it tackles communication skills, self-awareness, workplace coping strategies and more, with a refreshing positive psychology approach.

Exploring autism and happiness is not new, however, this book dissolves the mystery - not imposing a neurotypical view of happiness on autistic individuals is keyPositive psychology uncovers individual autistic dispositions, emphasises strengths and connection to meaning, facilitating happiness that builds into secure and content wellbeing. -- Dr. Wenn B. Lawson AFBPsS; MAPs Senior Consultant Complex Support, Edu. Dept. Disability, Policy & Programs, SA Govt. Australia

Victoria Honeybourne is a senior advisory teacher, trainer and writer. Her background is in special educational needs teaching and she is author of a number of books on the topic. She has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing amongst young people and females on the autism spectrum. She has a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and lives in Shropshire, UK.

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ISBN 13	9781785925771
ISBN 10	1785925776
Title	A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Author	Victoria Honeybourne
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Year published	2019-02-21
Number of pages	192
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