Acknowledgements. Foreword by Valerie Gaus. Introduction. 1. How Anxiety Works and Ways to Control It. 2. Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety. 3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 4. Mindfulness. 5. Anxiety amd Relationships. 6. Anxiety and Employment. 7. Selecting a Psychotherapist. 8. Meltdowns. 9. Anxiety and Shame.10 Anxiety and Health. 11. Anxiety and Spirituality. Epilogue. Appendix I: An Interview with My Parents. Appendix II: Recommended Books. Appendix III: Aspie Self Checklist. References. Index.
Practical advice on how individuals with AS can manage their anxiety more effectively
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.
The honest open approach to the difficultiesof Asperger syndrome is
refreshing and there is a lot of good advice in this book that
covers topics such as anxiety and relationships, employment, shame.
Therapies that are available are covered in detail such as CBT and
psychotherapy.
*Alex Lowery Speaks About Autism blog*
Dubin's (Asperger Syndrome and Bullying) valuable guide
acknowledges the anxiety inherent in Asperger syndrome. The
suggested therapies and tone of self-acceptance make it valuable
for people with AS, as well as their loved ones and mental health
professionals... Dubin discusses how anxiety affects relationships
and employment and suggests such adaptive techniques as
cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and psychotherapy.
*Library Journal*
In this short but informative guide for adults with Asperger
syndrome (AS), Nick Dubin draws from sources as varied as cognitive
behavioural therapy, mindfulness, Judaism, Jungian psychology, and
perhaps most intriguingly, his own experiences a a person with AS.
Using these sources combined with his unique perspective, he
teaches adults with AS specific strategies for dealing with their
daily anxiety... Dubin writes in an easy-to-read conversational
style, unafraid of using personal examples to illustrate his
points. One could imagine that a book so based on personal
experience would apply only to a small subset of individuals who
have had the exact same set of experiences or a personality similar
to the author. However, Dubin is careful to relate his thoughts and
experiences to general concepts, and it is likely that his
psychological training has given him a a broader perspective. With
this combination of experience and training, he succeeds at
providing the reader with supportive understanding without
coddling... Dubin's book is not idealistic - he is careful to
frequently discuss limits and issues widely shared by people with
AS and the effects that these can have on the prevalence of anxiety
in daily life. Ultimately, his message is one of encouragement and
empowerment.
*Journal of Autism Developmental Disorder*
I think this is a very good book - I'm going to stick my neck out
and say that I think it will still be seen as one of the best books
on AS an anxiety in ten years time, despite the rapid progress in
the field.
*Aspergers United*
Nick Dubin is still in his early 30s. But by the time he reaches
50, he may very well have written a book on every psychological
byproduct of life lived in the behavioral minority. 'Asperger's and
Anxiety' is another great contribution towards our understanding
all that the autism spectrum presents us.
*Michael John Carley, Executive Director of The Global and Regional
Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) and author of Asperger's From
the Inside Out*
Nick Dubin is an excellent writer who wears his learning lightly. I
highly recommend this book for all those touched by Asperger
syndrome.
*Jenny Ravenhill, National Austistic Society*
Nick Dubin's latest book is a remarkable and keenly insightful work
from a brilliant and emerging leader in the autism self-advocacy
community. Dubin's astute, insider's comprehension of Asperger's,
coupled with his deft ability to convey such in prose, hits every
note with spot-on clarity. His perspectives on spirituality are
especially valuable.
*William Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection and
Demystifying the Autistic Experience*
Nick Dubin has walked the walk growing to adulthood with Asperger's
Syndrome. Now as a professional, he talks the talk in this landmark
contribution. This is the first book to focus exclusively on
Asperger's and anxiety. With keen intelligence, clarity, and
insight, Nick applies evidence- based treatments and self-help
strategies for individuals living with Asperger's.
*Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., author of Special Children, Challenged
Parents and co-editor of Voices from the Spectrum*
A remarkable and keenly insightful work from a brilliant and
emerging leader in the autism self-advocacy community.
*William Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection and
Demystifying the Autistic Experience*
As with the last book, this invaluable resource is chock full of
practical solutions for identifying, reckoning with, and resolving
the many sources of anxiety plaguing people with Asperger Syndrome.
As a stalwart, trusty guide, Nick brings us to greater
understanding of ourselves and towards being a better human being.
A must read for anyone with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning
Autism or persons supporting those on the autism spectrum.
*Stephen M. Shore, Professor of Special Education, Adelphi
University and co-author of Choosing Home: Deciding to Homeschool
with Asperger's Syndrome*
This is an incisively written presentation for people with Asperger
syndrome (AS), their families and professionals, written by someone
with AS.
*The Teacher*
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