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This book is a comprehensive guide designed to empower autistic adults by fostering resilience in their daily lives. It details autistic adults' encounters with unique social, emotional, and professional challenges and details strategies for developing and maintaining resilience to ensure personal growth and fulfillment. The book takes a strengths-based approach, focusing on practical strategies to navigate stress, anxiety, communication difficulties, and the fear of failure, all issues commonly faced by adults on the spectrum. It offers tools for rewriting negative self-perceptions, building emotional and social resilience, and forming meaningful connections through the use of psychological insights, real-life examples, and actionable techniques. In addition, the book emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, individual strengths, and embracing authenticity. Each chapter addresses specific aspects of resilience, from managing anxiety to celebrating success and maintaining a resilient lifestyle over time.
Key areas of coverage include:
Understanding and overcoming negative scripts.
Emotional regulation and stress management.
Empathy and social cognition.
Practical communication skills for the neurotypical world.
Adopting a growth mindset for life's challenges.
Building and maintaining meaningful relationships.
The Power of Resilience for Autistic Adults: Thriving in a Neurotypical World is a vital resource for adults with ASD, their families, therapists, and professionals. It provides a roadmap for thriving and a powerful reminder that resilience is a lifelong journey of growth, self-discovery, and empowerment.
Contents
Chapter 1. A Socially Resilient Mindset and the Challenge of ASD: Resilient Mindsets, Negative Scripts, and Personal Control.- Chapter 2. Rewriting the Narrative: Overcoming Negative Scripts.- Chapter 3. Building Emotional Resilience: Managing Stress and Anxiety.- Chapter 4. Cultivating Empathy: Viewing Life through the Eyes of Others.- Chapter 5. Effective Communication: Tools for Navigating the Social World.- Chapter 6. Self-acceptance and Embracing Individuality.- Chapter 7. Building Meaningful Connections: The Power of Relationships.- Chapter 8. Learning from Mistakes: Embracing Challenges as Growth Opportunities.- Chapter 9. Celebrating Success: Building on Strengths and Islands of Competence.- Chapter 10. Self-Discipline and Control: Strategies for Personal Growth.- Chapter 11. Maintaining Resilience: Creating a Sustainable Resilient Lifestyle.- Chapter 12. The Path Forward: Thriving as an Adult with Autism.
