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Group Therapy Techniques with Children, Adolescents, and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Growth and Connection for All Ages

Kevin B. Hull

Group Therapy Techniques with Children, Adolescents, and Adults on the Autism Spectrum is designed for psychologists, counselors, and social workers who are interested in using group therapy with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. In this book, Kevin Hull demonstrates the therapeutic value of group therapy with the unique population diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Providing detailed case studies that present Hull’s group therapy techniques, the book covers four age groups: younger children, older children, adolescents, and adults, with techniques designed for each age range and ability. Sections for children and adolescents focus on the areas of emotional control and understanding of emotions, increasing perspective-taking, and increasing self-worth and self-awareness. The book presents bullying prevention techniques that provide children and adolescents with physical, emotional, and cognitive tools to overcome bullying. The section for adults focuses on increasing emotional understanding and perspective-taking, as well as relationship building and understanding personality. The book also provides guidance on how to help adults with problems of everyday living such as using community resources to assist with employment, transportation, and housing.

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Jason Aronson, Inc.
Pages: 164 • Trim: 6 x 9¼
978-0-7657-0933-2 • Hardback • December 2013 • $101.00 • (£78.00)
Subjects: Psychology / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychology / Psychotherapy / General, Psychology / Psychotherapy / Group, Psychology / Consultation, Psychology / Learning
Kevin B. Hull, PhD, owns a private counseling practice in Lakeland, Florida. For the past thirteen years Hull has conducted individual and group therapy with children, adolescents, and adults on the autism spectrum.
Dedication
Chapter 1: Group Therapy and the Autism Spectrum: A New Dawn
Chapter 2: Clinical Information and Additional Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 3: Effectiveness and Usefulness of Group Therapy
Chapter 4: Group Therapy with Young Children Diagnosed with ASD
Chapter 5: Group Therapy with Older Children Diagnosed with ASD
Chapter 6: Group Therapy with Adolescents Diagnosed with ASD
Chapter 7: Group Therapy with Adults Diagnosed with ASD
Epilogue
Appendix
References
About the Author
Kevin Hull's latest book is a gift by a gifted writer and clinician for mental health professionals working with children and adults on the autism spectrum. In this book, Hull persuasively makes the case for the value of group therapy with the colorful and unique individuals making up the high functioning ASD population. He then provides practical and creative group therapy strategies and tailors them for different age groups from young children to adults. This book is highly readable, compassionate, and deeply moving and beautifully illustrates the strengths-based approach and resilience mind-set in work with these intriguing individuals.
— David Crenshaw, PhD, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie


It has long been recognized that social interactions are among the most troubling difficulties for those with Asperger’s syndrome and many programs have addressed them in multiple ways. One approach that has not been tried very often is group therapy, even though it is helpful for people with many other conditions. The reason for this is that people with Asperger’s do very poorly in group settings and group therapy is often too insight oriented and language based to meet the interests and needs of those with Asperger’s. Now all of this might change thanks to this splendid contribution by Kevin Hull. His thorough understanding of Asperger’s disorder plus many years of experience with group therapy have enabled him to combine them in this thoughtful, sensitive, and easy to read book. He is able to capture the richness that group therapy encourages with the structure, predictability and encouragement of individual narrow interests that are so important to those with Asperger’s. His clear writing, penetrating theoretical insights, and wonderful case examples combine for a comprehensive presentation. These exhaustive discussions and descriptions help capture the idiosyncrasies of this population that have fascinated researchers and clinicians for the past half century and offer helpful suggestions for providing assistance to them and meeting their social needs. The book also shows with meaningful examples how group therapy for this population can build self-esteem and coping skills as well as help them to deal with anxiety and depression. We all owe a huge debt of gratitude to the author for finally giving this field the kind of thorough review and synthesis that it has badly needed.
— Gary B. Mesibov, PhD, University of North Carolina


Group Therapy Techniques with Children, Adolescents, and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Growth and Connection for All Ages

Cover Image
Hardback
Summary
Summary
  • Group Therapy Techniques with Children, Adolescents, and Adults on the Autism Spectrum is designed for psychologists, counselors, and social workers who are interested in using group therapy with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. In this book, Kevin Hull demonstrates the therapeutic value of group therapy with the unique population diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Providing detailed case studies that present Hull’s group therapy techniques, the book covers four age groups: younger children, older children, adolescents, and adults, with techniques designed for each age range and ability. Sections for children and adolescents focus on the areas of emotional control and understanding of emotions, increasing perspective-taking, and increasing self-worth and self-awareness. The book presents bullying prevention techniques that provide children and adolescents with physical, emotional, and cognitive tools to overcome bullying. The section for adults focuses on increasing emotional understanding and perspective-taking, as well as relationship building and understanding personality. The book also provides guidance on how to help adults with problems of everyday living such as using community resources to assist with employment, transportation, and housing.

Details
Details
  • Jason Aronson, Inc.
    Pages: 164 • Trim: 6 x 9¼
    978-0-7657-0933-2 • Hardback • December 2013 • $101.00 • (£78.00)
    Subjects: Psychology / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychology / Psychotherapy / General, Psychology / Psychotherapy / Group, Psychology / Consultation, Psychology / Learning
Author
Author
  • Kevin B. Hull, PhD, owns a private counseling practice in Lakeland, Florida. For the past thirteen years Hull has conducted individual and group therapy with children, adolescents, and adults on the autism spectrum.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Dedication
    Chapter 1: Group Therapy and the Autism Spectrum: A New Dawn
    Chapter 2: Clinical Information and Additional Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
    Chapter 3: Effectiveness and Usefulness of Group Therapy
    Chapter 4: Group Therapy with Young Children Diagnosed with ASD
    Chapter 5: Group Therapy with Older Children Diagnosed with ASD
    Chapter 6: Group Therapy with Adolescents Diagnosed with ASD
    Chapter 7: Group Therapy with Adults Diagnosed with ASD
    Epilogue
    Appendix
    References
    About the Author
Reviews
Reviews
  • Kevin Hull's latest book is a gift by a gifted writer and clinician for mental health professionals working with children and adults on the autism spectrum. In this book, Hull persuasively makes the case for the value of group therapy with the colorful and unique individuals making up the high functioning ASD population. He then provides practical and creative group therapy strategies and tailors them for different age groups from young children to adults. This book is highly readable, compassionate, and deeply moving and beautifully illustrates the strengths-based approach and resilience mind-set in work with these intriguing individuals.
    — David Crenshaw, PhD, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie


    It has long been recognized that social interactions are among the most troubling difficulties for those with Asperger’s syndrome and many programs have addressed them in multiple ways. One approach that has not been tried very often is group therapy, even though it is helpful for people with many other conditions. The reason for this is that people with Asperger’s do very poorly in group settings and group therapy is often too insight oriented and language based to meet the interests and needs of those with Asperger’s. Now all of this might change thanks to this splendid contribution by Kevin Hull. His thorough understanding of Asperger’s disorder plus many years of experience with group therapy have enabled him to combine them in this thoughtful, sensitive, and easy to read book. He is able to capture the richness that group therapy encourages with the structure, predictability and encouragement of individual narrow interests that are so important to those with Asperger’s. His clear writing, penetrating theoretical insights, and wonderful case examples combine for a comprehensive presentation. These exhaustive discussions and descriptions help capture the idiosyncrasies of this population that have fascinated researchers and clinicians for the past half century and offer helpful suggestions for providing assistance to them and meeting their social needs. The book also shows with meaningful examples how group therapy for this population can build self-esteem and coping skills as well as help them to deal with anxiety and depression. We all owe a huge debt of gratitude to the author for finally giving this field the kind of thorough review and synthesis that it has badly needed.
    — Gary B. Mesibov, PhD, University of North Carolina


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