Reframe Your Thinking Around Autism: How the Polyvagal Theory and Brain Plasticity Help Us Make Sense of Autism

Outlining a new and optimistic way to understand autism, this concise book offers practical ideas to support individuals on the autism spectrum. The Polyvagal Theory suggests that symptoms of autism are a learnt response of the nervous system - the result of being in a prolonged state of flight/fight. This book explains the theory in simple terms and incorporates recent developments in brain plasticity research (the capacity of the brain to change throughout life) to give autistics, parents and professionals the tools to strengthen the mind-body connection and enhance wellbeing. This new edition includes updated autistic language and concepts.

ISBN-13: 9780645488609

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Licensetothink Ptyltd

Publication Date: 08-31-2022

Pages: 118

Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)

Holly Bridges is a neurodivergent, award winning Australian therapist, keynote speaker and author. Since writing 'Reframe', Holly has developed the Autism Reframe Technique (A.R.T.) which incorporates the principles of co-design and brain plasticity. She works internationally with teens, adults and children with autism, ADHD and I/D. Holly lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband, two kids, three dogs and a cat.

Table of Contents

About the Book. Praise for this book. 1. Where we are. 2. What we know. 3. Something new- the Polyvagal Theory. 4. The Polyvagal Theory - in more detail. 5. The Social Engagement System. 6. Living is an embodied experience. 7. Learning to Be. 8. The Gifts of the Autist. 9. Integrating the Nervous System. 10. Brain Plasticity and Autism. 11. The Process of Discovery and Self-Image. 12. Anat Baniel and Brain Plasticity. 13. The Nine Essentials. 14. Some Other Integration Techniques. 15. Where we go from here. About the Author. Some resources to explore. References.