CBT for Children and Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

353 Pages·2013·6.639 MB·English

by  Angela Scarpa, Susan Williams White, Tony Attwood (eds.)

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THE GUILFORD PRESS
CBT for Children and adolesCenTs
wiTh high-funCTioning
auTism speCTrum disorders

CBT for Children
and Adolescents with
High-Functioning
Autism Spectrum
Disorders
edited by
AngelA ScArpA
SuSAn WilliAmS White
tony AttWood
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
CBT for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders /
edited by Angela Scarpa, Susan Williams White, Tony Attwood.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4625-1048-1 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1. Children with autism spectrum disorders—Rehabilitation. 2. Autistic children—
Rehabilitation. 3. Cognitive therapy for children. 4. Cognitive therapy for
teenagers. I. Scarpa, Angela, editor of compilation. II. White, Susan Williams,
editor of compilation. III. Attwood, Tony, editor of compilation. IV. Title:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for children and adolescents with high-functioning
autism spectrum disorders.
RJ506.A9C397 2013
618.92′85882—dc23
2013017187
To my son Hugh, who is my inspiration
for this volume,
and to my other children,
Emilia, Sal, and Dan, and my husband, Bruce,
for their unending support and love
To my clients, for the privilege of knowing you
—A. S.
To the clients who’ve taught me so much
—S. W. W.
To my inspiring clients, colleagues,
and family members
—T. A.

about the editors
Angela Scarpa, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at Virginia Poly-
technic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), founder and codirec-
tor of the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic, and director of the Virginia Tech
Center for Autism Research. She is a clinical psychologist whose research
and practice focus on the mental health of children, adolescents, and young
adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Dr. Scarpa is coauthor (with
Anthony Wells and Tony Attwood) of Exploring Feelings for Young Chil-
dren with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Disorder: The STAMP
Treatment Manual.
Susan Williams White, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Virginia
Tech and codirector of the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic. She is a clinical
psychologist specializing in the treatment of people affected by neurodevel-
opmental disorders such as ASD. Dr. White has a special interest in inter-
ventions for social deficits and co-occurring psychiatric problems, such as
anxiety in individuals with ASD, and exploration of transdiagnostic pro-
cesses such as emotional and behavioral self-regulation. She is the author
of Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-
Functioning Autism.
Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Chairperson of the
Minds and Hearts Clinic in Brisbane, Australia, and Adjunct Professor at
Griffith University in Queensland. With over 35 years of clinical experi-
ence, he is considered a leading international expert in the field. His publi-
cations include The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome and Asperg-
er’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals.
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