Exploring Depression, and Beating the Blues - A CBT Self-Help Guide to Understanding and Coping with Depression in Asperger's Syndrome [ASD-Level 1]

Explore what depression is and learn effective coping strategies with this self-help guide for anyone with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affected by depression.Written by 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, named ''Freedom to Fly'', helps increase self-awareness, including identifying personal triggers, and provides the tools to combat depression.