Characterizations of autism include multiple references to rigid or inflexible features, but the
notion of rigidity itself has received little systematic discussion. In this paper we shed some …

Aim Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) may present as neuropsychiatric problems as
well as impairments of motor, cognitive, social and communication functioning. This study …

There is emerging evidence of the effectiveness of individual and group cognitive behaviour
therapy (CBT) for autistic individuals, in particular to address anxiety, obsessive compulsive …

Adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often encounter significant
challenges, particularly aggressive behaviors that persist into adulthood and profoundly …

Adults with autism are at high risk of experiencing mental health difficulties. It is therefore
surprising that very little is known about the needs and experiences of this population in …

Recognition of autism has increased significantly over recent years as evidenced by steadily
rising referrals for assessment and a rise in media interest. Autism has historically been …

Title: Clinical psychology/edited by Graham Davey, Nick Lake and Adrian Whittington.
Description: Third edition.| Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, 2021 …

This chapter looks at why, and how, a clinical psychologist might work with a person with
intellectual disabilities. It provides a definition of what intellectual disability is and how it is …