Individuals with autism and their caregivers face unique challenges in later childhood and adolescence, yet this period is often neglected in the professional literature. This much-needed unique volume translates current research on the needs of this population into practical recommendations for clinicians and educators learn more ...
This volume teaches young adults how to recognize and cultivate healthy relationships and lower the risk of abuse and second pregnancies. learn more ...
This volume shows young parents how to reach their dreams by setting realistic goals, staying in school, continuing education and doing work they enjoy. learn more ...
This four-session module focus on the development of life skills in youth such as getting a job, going to school, and learning how to cook. learn more ...
Self-advocacy is all about being me.. or you. As you will see in this book, it begins simply with recognition of being different. From that recognition can come acceptance, understanding, and eventually a sense of how to work with one's unique strenghs and weaknesses, how to work with the system, how to challenge it when necessary, how to ask for and get help while being as independent, autonomous and individual as possible. learn more ...
The expert authors provide step-by-step guidelines for planning and implementing the entire process of therapy with children, adolescents, and their families--from intake and assessment through coping skills training, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and relapse prevention. learn more ...
Written and organized in an accessible style, Social Work in Mental Health: An Evidence-Based Approach provides helping professionals with an engaging and easy-to-follow guide to learning how to deliver the most up-to-date mental health care. learn more ...
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