Sharing Alien States and Experiences through Dreams: Working with Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

Sapountzis, Ionas; Bennett, Laura

doi:10.1080/15289168.2014.905345

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“…Psychodynamic-oriented psychotherapy of adolescents based on dream sharing and interpretation Sapountzis and Bennett (2014) proposed individual and group psychotherapy treatments for adolescents on the spectrum based on dream sharing and interpretation. This therapeutic intervention enabled patients to share their experiences and reveal their inner world.…”

Section: Simultaneous Psychotherapy With Child and Family Based On Er...mentioning

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Review: An Integrative Perspective on Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents with ASD

Ozga

2022

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Purpose of the study: The review aims to present methods and techniques of psychotherapy for children with ASD in various approaches and extend understanding of autistic patients' difficulties in the context of psychotherapeutic interventions. Methodology: Six different methods, approaches and technics were presented in the article: Multimodal Anxiety and Social Skills Intervention; Narrative family therapy incorporating the externalization technique; Embodied mentalization-based psychodynamic psychotherapy; Psychoanalytic family psychotherapy; Simultaneous psychotherapy with child and family based on Erica method; Psychodynamic-oriented psychotherapy of adolescents based on dream sharing and interpretation. Selection of best interventions based on technical eclecticism and theoretical integration was proposed as the most appropriate for the clients with ASD Main findings: Various models of psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents with ASD were developed with a specific therapeutic approach. Relatively few of these treatments are widely used in everyday therapeutic practice. The benefit level for patients with ASD and their families depends on appropriate selection approaches, methods, technics, and their integration. To develop a personalized integrative approach to each case, the therapists need to be fluent in more than one therapy approach, and have know of a wide range of theories and skills. Application of the study: The personalized intervention depending on the child's needs, especially the type and severity of difficulties, the stage of development, and the family's readiness for psychotherapy was recommended. Furthermore, the selection of methods, technics and their integration were based on described interventions. Original/Novelty of the study: The practical example of developing a psychotherapeutic integrative approach to children and adolescents with ASD was presented in this article.

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Review: An Integrative Perspective on Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents with ASD

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2022

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“…Because in important ways we do not share a context with our autistic patients, we face challenges in understanding their feelings and conduct. Our own countertransference reactions to what we see as tedious, inexplicable, or odd (Sapountzis & Bennett, 2014), has led a large part of the field to resort to a focus on skill building and behavior change. However, as is true for all of us, interacting and building relationships with others who offer understanding and connection is fundamental to well-being.…”

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Oh no! I see a pit: Making sense of the sensory on the autism spectrum.

Crown¹

2022

Psychoanalytic Psychology

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With the rise in diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders over the past 25 years and the advent of improved and earlier intervention, more autistic children and adults are presenting for psychodynamic psychotherapy. 1 This paper explores the unique sensory processing difficulties that are intrinsic to most individuals with autism, and thus central to their ways of being. While these challenges have long been recognized, their impact on the therapeutic process deserves particular attention, as this lens is crucial if we are to improve our understanding of and therapeutic utility with this population. This focus can also help therapists to manage common countertransference reactions and enable us to better support and engage family members of the autistic individuals we treat.

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Use of non‐directive therapy for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review

Casper

Shloim

Hebron

2021

Couns and Psychother Res

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The Use of Non-directive Therapy for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is defined as 'persistent difficulties with social communication and social interaction' and 'restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviours, activities or interests' (this includes sensory behaviour), present since early childhood, to the extent that these 'limit and impair everyday functioning' (DSM-5, 2013, sect. II). Recent research suggests one in 54 children in the US (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020) and one in 100 in the UK (British Medical Association, 2019) hold an ASD diagnosis; implying ASD prevalence is increasingly annually. Throughout this article I will refer to adolescents/children with ASD and autistic children/adolescents interchangeably, to reflect the range of terminology within the UK autism community (Kenny et al., 2015). Large scale research in the U.S conducted by Cardinal et al., (2020) sought to understand the increase in prevalence rates. The findings suggest a wider understanding of the Autism spectrum and behaviours from both lay people and professionals, resulting in higher diagnosis rates. Cardinal et al., (2020, p.135) noted a 'diagnostic migration' which has resulted in children who would have been given an alternate (and possibly incorrect) diagnosis, being identified with ASD. This research made clear that the number of children with ASD is not increasing rather diagnosis has improved. Autism has become a focus for policy makers and healthcare providers due to the high economic cost attached to support required and increasing rates of diagnosis. Cakir et al. (2020) suggests an approximate lifetime social cost of $3.6 million per ASD individual in the USA. The NHS Long-term plan (2019) identified individuals with autism and learning disabilities as a priority group and have promised investment into moving care into the community and stopping the over medication to manage behaviours of this population

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Sharing Alien States and Experiences through Dreams: Working with Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

Cited by 4 publications

References 12 publications

Review: An Integrative Perspective on Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents with ASD

Review: An Integrative Perspective on Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents with ASD

Oh no! I see a pit: Making sense of the sensory on the autism spectrum.

Use of non‐directive therapy for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review

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