Yenn Purkis

The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum

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Drawing on their own clinical and lived experiences of the autism spectrum, the authors of this guide provide readers who are on the autism spectrum and have a mental illness with strategies to overcome difficulties and achieve greater wellbeing. Amongst others, the book covers topics such as medication, stigma, therapy pets and psychotherapy.

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Produktdetails

Weitere Autoren: Goodall, Emma / Nugent, Jane

ISBN: 978-1-84905-670-0
EAN: 9781849056700
Produktnummer: 18139905
Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Seitenangabe: 272 S.
Masse: H23.0 cm x B15.1 cm x D2.1 cm 348 g
Abbildungen: 5 diagrams in the text
Gewicht: 348
Sonstiges: Tertiary Education (US: College)

Über den Autor

Yenn Purkis is an autistic and non-binary advocate, author and presenter. Yenn has a Masters degree in Fine Art from RMIT University. Yenn has given a presentation for TEDx Canberra and has been a frequent keynote presenter at autism and disability events for several years. Yenn has a number of awards, including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the Year award and a number of other awards for community leadership including being nominated for the Australian of the Year award in 2017. Yenn has worked full-time for the Australian Public Service since 2007. They have facilitated a support group for autistic women and gender diverse folks in Canberra since 2011. Yenn has featured in media interviews for many years and was one of four autistic adults featured in the ABC TV documentary Alone in a Crowded Room. Yenn lives in Canberra, Australia.