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Autism in Polyvagal Terms: New Possibilities and Interventions

Autism in Polyvagal Terms: New Possibilities and Interventions

Paperback

Series: Norton Interpersonal Neurobiology

Child PsychologyGeneral PsychologyMental Health

ISBN10: 1324053216
ISBN13: 9781324053217
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: Sep 10 2024
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.60 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

By presenting the autism diagnosis through the lens of a disordered nervous system--that is, by applying Polyvagal Theory--this book opens new avenues for intervention and treatment, while challenging age-old assumptions of what autism means and how it presents itself.

Sean Inderbitzen, an autistic therapist, encourages clinicians to conceptualize their work with autistic clients through a polyvagal lens. Inderbitzen argues that individuals with autism can access their ventral vagal nervous system to promote flexibility and connection to others, and effective polyvagal theory ideas and exercises can help their clients do so. An essential new text for anyone who works with clients on the spectrum, this book explores strategies to address these challenges through familiar tools such as:

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