Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety

by Dubin, Nick

• ISBN13: 9781843108955
• ISBN10: 184310895X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-15
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub

Summary

The first book on anxiety written specifically for adults with AS, Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety provides real solutions for the many people who suffer from alienation and anxiety when confronting a world that seems totally foreign to them. Author Nick Dubin, who has been diagnosed with AS and learned to overcome his struggles with anxiety, shares his tried-and-tested solutions to managing anxiety more effectively, along with up-to-date research on stress management. The result is essential reading for anyone with AS, or knows someone who does, who has trouble managing stress.

Author Biography

Nick Dubin was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2004. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Oakland University, a Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Specialist Degree in Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology. He is the author of Asperger Syndrome and Bullying and two DVDs, Asperger Syndrome and Employment and Being Bullied, all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers Nick lives in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
How anxiety works and ways to control it	p. 19
Asperger syndrome and anxiety	p. 43
Cognitive-behavioral therapy	p. 63
Mindfulness	p. 101
Anxiety and relationships	p. 113
Anxiety and employment	p. 123
Selecting a psychotherapist	p. 133
Meltdowns	p. 145
Anxiety and shame	p. 155
Anxiety and health	p. 165
Anxiety and spirituality	p. 173
Epilogue	p. 189
An Interview with my Parents	p. 195
Recommended Books	p. 203
Aspie Self-Checklist	p. 205
References	p. 213
Index	p. 217
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