TY - BOOK AU - Strunz,Ruth M. TI - Neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy: clinical pathways to autistic mental health SN - 9781003430476 U1 - 616.85/882 23/eng/20241018 PY - 2025/// CY - New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Autistic people KW - Mental health KW - Psychotherapy KW - Neurodivergent people KW - Autism spectrum disorders KW - Psychic trauma KW - Treatment KW - PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism N2 - "Neurodiversity-Affirming Psychotherapy: Clinical Pathways To Autistic Mental Health provides an attachment-based framework within which clinicians can support autistic/neurodivergent clients to benefit from effective, trauma-informed psychotherapy. This book builds upon practice-based evidence to guide neurotypical psychotherapists in case conceptualization and treatment planning for autistic/neurodivergent individuals, many of whom received behaviour modification rather than psychotherapy to address mental health needs in childhood. Widening the lens on autistic well-being, the author addresses multiple features of diagnosed and undiagnosed neurodivergence, highlighting the pivotal elements of communication, sensory processing, and executive functioning, and emphasizing secure attachment relationships as foundational to mental health. Throughout the book, the neurodiversity-affirming approach and framework are illuminated through clinical examples. This book delivers practical guidance and clinical insight, offering therapists a clear understanding of the mental health issues commonly experienced by autistic/neurodivergent adults, and guiding them and their clients along a robust pathway to autistic mental health"-- UR - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003430476 ER -