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Taking Charge of Adult ADHDby Russell A. Barkley
Guilford Press 2010; US$ 16.95For adults with ADHD, problems with attention, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions can make daily life an uphill battle. Fortunately, effective help is out there. No one is a better guide to how to get the best careand what sufferers can do for themselvesthan renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley provides step-by-step strategies for managing symptoms and reducing their harmful impact. Readers get hands-on self-assessment tools and skills-building exercises, plus clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments. Specific techniques are presented for overcoming challenges in critical areas where people with the disorder often strugglework, finances,... more...
Aspergirlsby Rudy Simone
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2010; US$ 18.95Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, deficits, challenges, and loneliness. This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls, young and old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum,... more...
Autismby Stuart Murray
Taylor and Francis 2011; US$ 25.95Autism is the first book on the condition that seeks to combine medical, historical and cultural approaches to an understanding of the condition. Its purpose is to present a rounded portrayal of the ways in which autism is currently represented in the world, It focuses on three broad areas: the facts of scientific research, including new ideas surrounding research into genetics and neuroscience, as well as the details of diagnosis and therapy; the history of the condition as it developed through psychiatric approaches to the rise of parent associations, neurodiversity and autism advocacy; and the fictional and media narratives through which it is increasingly expressed in the contemporary moment. Accessible and written in clear English,... more...
Abnormal Psychologyby Alan Carr
Psychology Press 2001; US$ 32.50Presents a clear and in-depth account of Abnormal Psychology. It focuses on both clincial descriptions, using illustrative case studies at the beginning of each section, and on the implications of major perspectives. more...
When the Brain Can't Hearby Teri James Bellis
Simon & Schuster 2002; US$ 11.99Millions of Americans have difficulty understanding spoken language. They're not deaf, autistic, or slow. They have APD. APD has been called the auditory equivalent of dyslexia, and its debilitatiting effects cross all ages, genders, and races. APD can cause children to fail in school and adults to suffer socially and in their careers, but until now, there has been little information available. Written by Dr. Teri James Bellis, one of the world's foremost authorities on APD, this is the first book on the subject that is completely accessible to the public. Through helpful checklists and case studies, you'll finally discover the answers you need, as well as proven strategies for living with APD. Comprehensive and powerfully prescriptive,... more...
Albert Ellis Live!by W. Dryden; A. Ellis
Sage Publications Ltd. 2003; US$ 130.00Ellis demonstrates the processes of his Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy through transcripts of five of his therapy sessions. The transcripts are presented twice, once simply by themselves and once accompanied by commentary by Dryden (psychotherapeutic studies, Goldsmiths College) wherein he describes the processes and principles at work. more...
An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressionsby Ian Stuart-Hamilton
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2006; US$ 19.95Praise for the first edition:. 'This is a truly inspirational book and teaching tool and a very successful dictionary for all. It should be on the bookshelves of every inclusive classroom, house and office.'. – Good Autism Practice. 'A useful addition to the reference library of parents and professionals working with children and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.'. – The National Association for Gifted Children. '...illustrates just how complex the English language is... A brilliant idea if you're not sure what an expression means or which one to use.'. – Autism West Midlands. This revised and expanded edition adds over 300 new expressions that help unlock the meaning of everyday expressions. Both informative and entertaining,... more...
The Practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapyby Albert Ellis; Windy Dryden
Springer Publishing Company 2007; US$ 25.00The book begins with an explanation of rational emotive behavior therapy as a general treatment model and then addresses different treatment modalities, including individual, couple, family, and sex therapy. The authors have added material on teaching the principles of unconditional self-acceptance in a structured group setting. With extensive use of actual case examples to illustrate each of the different settings, this volume will appeal to clinical and counseling psychologists as well as any other helping professionals involved in therapy. more...
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Smoking Cessationby Kenneth A. Perkins
Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 27.95Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is an effective approach for smoking cessation, and an alternative for people who want additional support beyond nicotine gum or pharmacological options. This book includes the basic counseling strategies and interventions. It provides a specific CBT model designed to address weight gain concerns in the smoker. more...
Case Studies in Neurological Rehabilitationby Tarek A-Z. K. Gaber
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 51.00Explores a multitude of clinical scenarios in rehabilitation medicine, advising on management issues and options. more...