Many people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday
lives. For people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this stress can be
particularly difficult to manage. On a daily basis people with AS must
fit into a world that seems totally foreign to them and this can
increase feelings of alienation and anxiety, making life's challenges
especially hard to cope with.
The first book on anxiety written specifically for adults with Asperger
Syndrome, this book offers practical advice on how individuals with AS
can manage their anxiety more effectively. As a person with AS who has
struggled with feelings of anxiety and learnt how to overcome them, Nick
Dubin shares his own tried and tested solutions along with up-to-date
research on stress management for individuals with AS, including a
chapter on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Dubin explores the key
problem areas that can lead to anxiety for people with AS such as lack
of social skills, difficulties establishing romantic relationships and
uncertainty about employment.
Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety provides real solutions to a common
problem and is essential reading for anyone with AS who has trouble
managing stress. The book will also be of interest to family members,
teachers and other professionals working with individuals with AS.