The Power of Resilience for Autistic Adults: Thriving in a Neurotypical World

The Power of Resilience for Autistic Adults: Thriving in a Neurotypical World - Paperback

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The Power of Resilience for Autistic Adults: Thriving in a Neurotypical World

The Power of Resilience for Autistic Adults: Thriving in a Neurotypical World - Paperback

by Sam Goldstein , Robert B. Brooks
$32.38
Sale price  $32.38 Regular price 

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This book is a comprehensive guide designed to empower autistic adults by fostering resilience in their daily lives. It details autistic adults' encounters with unique social, emotional, and professional challenges and details strategies for developing and maintaining resilience to ensure personal growth and fulfillment. The book takes a strengths-based approach, focusing on practical strategies to navigate stress, anxiety, communication difficulties, and the fear of failure, all issues commonly faced by adults on the spectrum. It offers tools for rewriting negative self-perceptions, building emotional and social resilience, and forming meaningful connections through the use of psychological insights, real-life examples, and actionable techniques. In addition, the book emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, individual strengths, and embracing authenticity. Each chapter addresses specific aspects of resilience, from managing anxiety to celebrating success and maintaining a resilient lifestyle over time.

Key areas of coverage include:

  • Understanding and overcoming negative scripts.
  • Emotional regulation and stress management.
  • Empathy and social cognition.
  • Practical communication skills for the neurotypical world.
  • Adopting a growth mindset for life's challenges.
  • Building and maintaining meaningful relationships.

The Power of Resilience for Autistic Adults is a vital resource for adults with ASD, their families, therapists, and professionals. It provides a roadmap for thriving and a powerful reminder that resilience is a lifelong journey of growth, self-discovery, and empowerment.

ISBN9783032099594
Author Sam Goldstein , Robert B. Brooks
PublisherSpringer
GenreEducation and Self-help & personal development
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages219
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Sam Goldstein
Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist specializing in school psychology, child development, and neuropsychology. Licensed in Utah, he is a certified Developmental Disabilities evaluator, board-certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist, and a Fellow of leading neuropsychology and cerebral palsy academies. He has served as Assistant Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry and has directed a private multidisciplinary team addressing neurological, learning, and behavioral issues since 1980. Dr. Goldstein is on staff at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute and has contributed to the Craniofacial Team and Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the University of Utah. A prolific author, Dr. Goldstein has written or edited over 50 publications, including 21 textbooks on behavior, ADHD, resilience, and learning disabilities, and the Clinician Guide to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (2024). He has developed a dozen psychological tests. He has also collaborated extensively, producing seminal works on resilience, classroom management, autism, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Donna DiMaio Rooney, a Pace University graduate (1990), began her career in television, contributing to shows like LIVE! with Regis and Kathie Lee and Good Morning America. Transitioning to public relations, she earned two silver HSMAI Golden Bell awards before venturing independently. She is an accomplished writer and has contributed to books and magazines, including DANI and the Day the Bully Changed Everything, which received a gold Mom's Choice Award(R). Passionate about youth advocacy, she co-founded Revolutionize DMDD and co-authored a chapter in Clinician Guide to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder in Children and Adolescents (2024). Donna resides in Connecticut with her family and their Shih- Poo. Molly Anthony, a Brigham Young University graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, began her career as a graphic designer before transitioning to the medical field as a certified medical assistant at an ADHD clinic. A parent of a child with DMDD, she has dedicated her life to understanding the disorder and fostering stability. Growing up in a family with mood disorders and ADHD, Molly offers unique insights from both child and parent perspectives. In 2024, she co-authored DMDD from the Front Line: The Parent's Perspective, featured in the Clinician Guide to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder in Children and Adolescents. Robert Brooks, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and part-time faculty member at Harvard Medical School and former Director of Psychology at McLean Hospital. He is an expert on resilience, education, special needs, psychotherapy, parenting, and fostering positive environments. Dr. Brooks has authored or co-authored 22 books, 36 book chapters, and 36 peer-reviewed articles. He has received numerous awards, including Hall of Fame honors from the Connecticut Association of Children with LD and CHADD, the Mental Health Humanitarian Award from William James College, and the 2023 Trailblazer Award from Worldmaker International for his contributions to resilience. Dr. Brooks has consulted for Sesame Street Parents Magazine and continues to inspire through his lectures, writings, and groundbreaking work in mental health.
About Robert B. Brooks
Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist specializing in school psychology, child development, and neuropsychology. Licensed in Utah, he is a certified Developmental Disabilities evaluator, board-certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist, and a Fellow of leading neuropsychology and cerebral palsy academies. He has served as Assistant Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry and has directed a private multidisciplinary team addressing neurological, learning, and behavioral issues since 1980. Dr. Goldstein is on staff at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute and has contributed to the Craniofacial Team and Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the University of Utah. A prolific author, Dr. Goldstein has written or edited over 50 publications, including 21 textbooks on behavior, ADHD, resilience, and learning disabilities, and the Clinician Guide to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (2024). He has developed a dozen psychological tests. He has also collaborated extensively, producing seminal works on resilience, classroom management, autism, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Donna DiMaio Rooney, a Pace University graduate (1990), began her career in television, contributing to shows like LIVE! with Regis and Kathie Lee and Good Morning America. Transitioning to public relations, she earned two silver HSMAI Golden Bell awards before venturing independently. She is an accomplished writer and has contributed to books and magazines, including DANI and the Day the Bully Changed Everything, which received a gold Mom's Choice Award(R). Passionate about youth advocacy, she co-founded Revolutionize DMDD and co-authored a chapter in Clinician Guide to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder in Children and Adolescents (2024). Donna resides in Connecticut with her family and their Shih- Poo. Molly Anthony, a Brigham Young University graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, began her career as a graphic designer before transitioning to the medical field as a certified medical assistant at an ADHD clinic. A parent of a child with DMDD, she has dedicated her life to understanding the disorder and fostering stability. Growing up in a family with mood disorders and ADHD, Molly offers unique insights from both child and parent perspectives. In 2024, she co-authored DMDD from the Front Line: The Parent's Perspective, featured in the Clinician Guide to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder in Children and Adolescents. Robert Brooks, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and part-time faculty member at Harvard Medical School and former Director of Psychology at McLean Hospital. He is an expert on resilience, education, special needs, psychotherapy, parenting, and fostering positive environments. Dr. Brooks has authored or co-authored 22 books, 36 book chapters, and 36 peer-reviewed articles. He has received numerous awards, including Hall of Fame honors from the Connecticut Association of Children with LD and CHADD, the Mental Health Humanitarian Award from William James College, and the 2023 Trailblazer Award from Worldmaker International for his contributions to resilience. Dr. Brooks has consulted for Sesame Street Parents Magazine and continues to inspire through his lectures, writings, and groundbreaking work in mental health.

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