Date of Award

Summer 8-23-2014

Document Type

Doctoral Research Paper

Degree Name

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Fernand Lubuguin

Second Advisor

Melissa Henston

Third Advisor

John McNeill

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

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Keywords

Asperger's disorder, High functioning autism, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Older adult

Abstract

This article provides a theoretical consideration for the problems faced by older adults diagnosed with Asperger’s Disorder as well as implications for applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with this distinct population. The author presents the relevant literature concerning the unique presentation and common problems of each, traditionally distinct population: (a) older adults and (b) Asperger’s Disorder. The author then extrapolates this data into a theoretical conceptualization of the unique clinical presentation and treatment considerations for the underrepresented population of older adults with Asperger’s Disorder. The author then presents a review of the relevant literature concerning the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with each distinct population. From this review, the author presents a conceptual framework for providing older adults with Asperger’s Disorder with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address their unique presenting problems.

Copyright Date

7-8-2014

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Rights Holder

Brian Beaumund

Provenance

Received from author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

50 pgs

File Size

258 KB

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