Victoria Honeybourne

A Practical Guide to Happiness in Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum

A Positive Psychology Approach

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Give a young person with autism the tools to grow up healthy and happy, with this practical guide to emotional wellbeing. Informed by positive psychology (also known as the science of happiness) and filled with activities, this is a refreshing resource for helping young people build lasting foundations for resilience, self-worth and happiness.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 330g
• ISBN-13: 9781785923470
• ISBN-10: 1785923471
• Artikelnr.: 48696939

Autorenporträt

Victoria Honeybourne is a writer, trainer and senior advisory teacher in the field of special educational needs. She is a member of Nasen's 11-25 Advisory Group and has previously published Educating and Supporting Girls with Asperger's and Autism.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. 1. If you only have five minutes... 2. Understanding the
autism spectrum. 3. Understanding positive psychology. 4. Recognising,
identifying and using character strengths. 5. Cultivating positive
emotions. 6. Positive coping. 7. Meaning and Purpose. Glossary. References.
Further Resources / Reading. Appendix A: Strengths Cards. Appendix B:
Happiness Survey. Appendix C: Optimistic Planning Sheet. Appendix D:
Dealing with setbacks. Appendix E: Overcoming anxieties. Appendix F: Values
List. Index of activities.