For people with ASDs, depression is common, and has particular features
and causes. This outstanding book provides a comprehensive review of
these aspects, and an effective self-help guide for anyone with an
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affected by depression.
Written by the leading experts in the field, the book explains and
describes depression, the forms it can take, and how it looks and feels
for a person on the autism spectrum. The authors draw on the latest
thinking and research to suggest strategies for coping with the effects
of depression and provide a complete step-by-step CBT self-help
programme, designed specifically for individuals with ASDs. The
programme helps increase self-awareness, including identifying personal
triggers, and provides the tools to combat depression.