Positive Psychology in Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Jill Krata, PhD YAI Autism Center
• October 1st, 2013
• addiction recovery, adolescent self-medication, co-occurring mental illness, humor, integrated treatment, internal behaviors, kindness, mental health prevention, opioid overdose, optimism, psychology, quality of life, resilience, self-efficacy, stigma reduction, stress, substance use disorders
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Using a positive psychology approach in working with individuals with an autism spectrum disorder can help them lead a fuller and a more enriched quality of life. Optimism, resilience and kindness are some of the key traits at the core of positive psychology. Through positive psychology, we can...