A Clinician’s Guide to Mental Health Conditions in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Interventions

By: David Murphy and Colin Hemmings and Sarah Bernard and Will Mandy and Richard Mills and Ailsa Russell and Kate Johnston and Amitta Shah and Dene Robertson and Daniel Clear and Cornelia Carey and Karina Marshall-Tate and Cristal Oxley and Tanja Sappok and Dougal Hare and Sarah Blainey and Freya Rumball and Barry Tolchard and Sally Cubbin and Quinton Deeley and Emma Woodhouse and Heather Westwood and Eleni Paliokosta and Manus Moynihan and Francisco Musich and Cynthia D'Agostino and Annelies Spek and Michelle Kiep and Emmie Neophytou and Aida Malovic and Clare Melvin and Ellie Wilson and Joe Powell

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Synopsis: This comprehensive and much-needed guide addresses the issues faced by clinicians in assessing and treating the range of mental health conditions, which can affect adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Its particular focus on adults fills a notable gap in the ASD professional literature, with an extensive array of contributors from across the psychology and healthcare professions. Covering a wide variety of common co-occurring mental health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, personality disorders, and eating disorders, this guide also explores broader issues to do with promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Authoritative and detailed, this is an essential resource for all clinicians and professionals looking to understand and tailor their approach to mental health in autistic adults, and the need for specific methods and strategies to enhance assessment and treatment.