| Description |
1 online resource (169 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Contents |
Intro; Title Page; Contents; Introduction; 1 If You Only Have Five Minutes ... ; 2 Understanding the Autism Spectrum; 3 Understanding Positive Psychology; 4 Recognising, Identifying and Using Character Strengths; 5 Cultivating Positive Emotions; 6 Positive Coping; 7 Wellbeing; 8 Meaning, Purpose and Connection; References; Further Reading; Appendix A: Strengths and Definitions; Appendix B: Fixed or Growth Mindset?; Appendix C: My Sensory Profile; Appendix D: Social Media; Appendix E: Optimism and Pessimism; Appendix F: Unhopeful Statements |
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Appendix G: Aggressive, Passive and Assertive ResponsesAppendix H: Communication Skills Role-plays; Appendix I: Communication Skills Self-Audit; Index of Activities; Index; Join Our Mailing List; Copyright; By The Same Author |
| Summary |
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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Autistic people -- Psychology.
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Autistic people. |
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Psychology. |
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Autistic people -- Mental health.
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Mental health. |
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Happiness.
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Happiness. |
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Positive psychology.
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Positive psychology. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Honeybourne, Victoria. A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum : A Positive Psychology Approach. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2019 9781785925771 |
| ISBN |
1784509884 |
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9781784509880 (electronic book) |
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9781785925771 (paperback) |
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1785925776 |
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