Treating Families on the Spectrum

Britney Fontes, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist at a state psychiatric hospital in New Jersey. She graduated from Chesnut Hill College in Philadelphia. She has been noted as a behavioural and psychodynamic therapist who works primarily with individuals who have serious, persistent mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.Gwendolyn Edwards, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist at a medical hospital in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Chesnut Hill College in Philadelphia. She has been noted as a systemic and psychodynamic therapist who works primarily with individuals and families with various mental health disorders.Scott Browning, PhD, ABPP, is a Professor Emeritus of psychology in the doctoral program at Chestnut Hill College. He is a widely published author of The Contemporary Family, Translating Research into Practice, and Stepfamily Therapy. Scott Browning has received awards from the American Psychological Association and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association for his contribution to Family Psychology.

“This book provides an excellent conceptualization of engaging and adapting traditional family therapy models for neurodiverse individuals and their families. Excellent case examples and relevant applications of techniques are provided that are likely to be helpful for clients and clinicians alike.”Eric Mitchell, Ph.D., owner and director of Neurodiversity Consultants LLC“This book is a must-read for anyone working with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. The authors create a primer for mastering sociocultural domain effects for this group. As a child psychiatrist and parent of an adult living with autism, I found this groundbreaking book to resonate with empathy and passion for patient care.”Mike Colston, M.D., Captain (retired) U.S. Navy“Treating Families on the Spectrum provides a systemic lens and useful clinical tools. Even experienced therapists will gain new insights and perspectives that can help families navigate the complex, challenging, and nuanced differences that autism presents.”Robert Naseef, Ph.D., psychologist, author, parent of adult autistic child

• 1. The Basics 2. Ecological Systems Approach 3. The Autism Trait Scale (ATS) 4. Early Diagnosis, Clinical Concerns, and School Sytem 5. Debunking the IEP 6. Subsytems 7. Family Therapy with Adolescents and Clinical Concerns 8. Older Adolescents and Young Adults 9. Older Adults and Family Changes 10. Treating Families on The Spectrum