A Mindfulness Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders New Directions in Research and Practice /

• Main Authors: Hwang, Yoon-Suk (Author), Kearney, Patrick (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Series: Mindfulness in Behavioral Health,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Educational psychology.; Education > Psychology.; Developmental psychology.; Developmental Psychology.; Educational Psychology.

This book presents emerging research on the effectiveness of mindfulness methods in reducing behavior problems associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children. The volume synthesizes current research and theories on the therapeutic uses of mindfulness, specifically for people living with...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. A Genealogy of Mindfulness
• Chapter 3. Mindfulness and Disability.- Chapter 4. Study One: Mindfulness Intervention for Mothers.- Chapter 5. Study Two: Mindfulness Intervention for Children
• Chapter 6. Discussion and Conclusion.