Academic Press Emerging Programs for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Improving Communication, Behavior, and Family Dynamics

Emerging Programs for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Improving Communication, Behavior, and Family Dynamics brings forward a hybrid and a transdisciplinary methodology to identify methods used to diagnose, treat, and manage those with autism within personal and social constructs and values building exemplary international experiences from across the globe. Luminary experts offer their superb level of expertise through their research, experience, and clinical work. The book addresses all the aspects of care, lifespan, and lifestyle issues from treatment to living. It will emphasize issues related to neurodiversity, individuality, best practices, and support of people on the Autism Spectrum and their families. In addition, this book includes specific case studies, highlighting family experiences and the application of best practices by therapists thereof. Review "Through a range of perspectives and lenses, this book will challenge readers to recraft their current thinking and practice related to autism spectrum disorder. It does the near impossible in spanning the gamut from theory and leading edge research to clinical practice, treatment, parenting, education, and the richness of human relationships. Relevant for clinicians of all disciplines, parents, and those on the autism spectrum themselves, this book should be read by anyone interested in autism, neurodiversity, optimal development and supporting others in living fully." --Kristie Brandt, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, VF, U.C. Davis School of Medicine;ChildTrauma Academy Fellow; Founder & CEO of the Parent-Infant & Child Institute and the U.C. Davis CPE Napa Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship Review Presents a 360° approach to addressing autism spectrum disorders from a plethora of disciplines and luminary experts from around the globe From the Back Cover Emerging Programs for Autism Spectrum Disorders: Improving Communication, Behavior, and Family Dynamics brings forward a hybrid and a transdisciplinary methodology to identifying mechanisms of how global autism is diagnosed, treated, and managed within personal and social constructs and values building on exemplary international experiences from across the globe. Luminary experts offer their superb level of expertise to us through their research, experience and clinical work. The book addresses all aspects of care, lifespan, and lifestyle issues from treatment to living. It will emphasize issues related to neurodiversity, individuality, best practices, and support of people on the Autism Spectrum, and their families. In addition, this book includes specific case studies highlighting family experiences and the application of best practices by therapists thereof. About the Author Dr. Neophytos (Neo) L. Papaneophytou earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and holds licenses in various US States. He has completed training in multiple areas of specialization, including “sexual abuse and neglect, “personality disorders and “trauma. Dr. Neo has extensive experience with both “victims and “abusers, as well as with conditions/diagnoses pertinent to anxiety, mood disorders, depression, schizophrenia (severe and persistent mental illness), bereavement, divorce, adjustment issues, LGBTQU issues, ADHD, PTSD, school/behavioral issues and parenting among other. When working with clients (children, adults, and couples) Dr. Papaneophytou utilizes a client-centered approach in order to facilitate optimal therapeutic results and allow the client(s) to enjoy an improved quality of life. Behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, transference-focused psychotherapy, dynamic psychotherapy and trauma-focused CBT are some of the techniques/therapies utilized in his practice. In addition to his clinical practice and research, Dr. Papaneophytou’s career includes previous teaching of multiple psychology courses for o