{"product_id":"living-well-on-the-spectrum-how-to-use-your-strengths-to-meet-the-challenges-of-asperger-syndrome-high-functioning-autism","title":"Living Well on the Spectrum: How to Use Your Strengths to Meet the Challenges of Asperger Syndrome\/High-Functioning Autism","description":"Navigating the \"neurotypical\" world with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism (AS\/HFA) can be extremely stressful. But by understanding the specific ways your brain works differently--and how to tap into your personal strengths--you can greatly enhance your well-being. In this wise and practical book, experienced therapist Valerie L. Gaus helps you identify goals that will make your life better and take concrete steps to achieve them. Grounded in psychological science, the techniques in this book help you:\n\n*Learn the unspoken rules of social situations.\n\n*Improve your communication skills.\n\n*Get organized at home and at work.\n\n*Manage anxiety and depression.\n\n*Strengthen your relationships with family and friends.\n\n*Live more successfully on your own or with others.\n\nA wealth of stories, questionnaires, worksheets, and concrete examples help you find personalized solutions to problems you are likely to encounter. You can download and print additional copies of the worksheets for repeated use. Of special note, the Introduction was updated in 2017 with the latest information on how autism spectrum disorder is defined in DSM-5. Finally, a compassionate, knowledgeable, positive guide to living well on the spectrum.\n\nMental health professionals, see also the author's Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1606236342\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1606236342.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gaus, Valerie L.|Shore, Stephen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41645253754938,"sku":"DBV.1606236342.G","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1606236342-0.jpg?v=1789180665","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/living-well-on-the-spectrum-how-to-use-your-strengths-to-meet-the-challenges-of-asperger-syndrome-high-functioning-autism","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}