Treating clients with Asperger’s syndrome and autism

Chinese Medicine

Jeanne P Ryan²  Esmaeil Mahdavi¹  Alisa G Woods² 

[1] Mental Health Counseling Program, College of Education and Human Development, University of Massachusetts, Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, USA;Neuropsychology Clinic and Psychoeducation Services, SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, USA

关键词: High-functioning-autism;    Autistic;    ASD;    Counseling;    Autism;    Asperger;   

Others  :  790793
DOI  :  10.1186/1753-2000-7-32

 received in 2013-05-30, accepted in 2013-09-09,  发布年份 2013

【 摘 要 】

Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affecting many individuals today. Although neurobiological correlates for AS have been identified, like many ASDs, AS is not completely understood. AS as a distinct disorder is also not universally accepted and in the DSM-5 AS is not considered a separate nosological entity. In contrast to some other ASDs, individuals with AS are commonly characterized by having standard or higher than average intelligence, yet difficulties in social skills and communication can present challenges for these individuals in everyday functioning. Counseling a person with AS or autism presents a unique challenge for the mental health care provider. We have compiled this review consisting of some recent ideas regarding counseling the client with AS with the goal of providing some clinical insights and practical clues. Although the focus of the present paper is largely on AS, many of these strategies could also apply to individuals with high-functioning autism (HFA).

【 授权许可】

   
2013 Woods et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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