FREDDY JACKSON BROWN is a registered and chartered clinical psychologist and ACT therapist with twenty years of experience working in the NHS with children and families. He also offers assessment and intervention services to people and organizations via Psychology Solutions Partnership and Positive Behaviour Solutions. His interests include emotional literacy, child development, language and communication, and behaviour perceived as challenging. He has published a range of peer-reviewed articles and chapters on ACT, behaviour analysis, disability and sexuality, His books include Get the Life You Want (2013), ACT for Dummies, When Young People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Hit Puberty and The Science of Children's Wellbeing, as well as The ACT Journal.
Description
Raising an autistic child is a uniquely rewarding journey, filled with moments of joy, love and connection. However, it can also bring challenges that require understanding, patience, and new ways of looking at emotional growth and resilience. Supporting an autistic child effectively often requires two interlocking approaches: 1) changing the world around them to make it more inclusive; and 2) teaching them skills to better navigate that world. This book does both. It provides a range of learning exercises based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (and the closely related DNA-V) to build and enhance psychological flexibility, and it also describes the basis for making adaptations to the environment to mitigate stresses and frustrations. Whatever your situation or level of knowledge, this book offers insights, practical strategies and real-life examples that will help guide you and your child on your journey to a rewarding life together.
Introduction 1. The Emotionally Resilient Child 2. The ACT model 3. Neurodiversity and Individuality 4. Developing Skills Throughout Childhood 5. How to Live a Good Life 6. The Secret of a Happy Family 7. Succeeding at School 8. Supporting Siblings and their Relationships 9. Moving on to Work 10. Friendships, Relationships and Love 11. Understanding Ourselves 12. Building a Foundation for Life Appendix A: World within our skin Appendix B: Three pillars Appendix C: Six ways to wellbeing Appendix D: The DNA-V model