Through contributions from top leaders in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), "Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder" examines the ASD research literature, discusses procedural implications, and makes recommendations for future practice and inquiry. It combines the most recent developments in established practices with newer and…

Currently death is a subject of much study and discussion. Hospital social workers should capitalize on this new climate of opinion by reaching out to terminally ill patients and their families. (Author)

Child custody statutes are increasingly incorporating psychosocial and educational criteria as bases for making custody decisions. In view of the current legal trends, it seems important that family counselors attain an understanding of major issues surrounding child custody decisions. (Author)

Reviews the various meanings of the words "normal,""functional," and "healthy," and suggests greater caution and guidelines for the use of these words to avoid ambiguity and erroneous implications. (Author)

This paper discusses the theoretical concept of symbiosis, as described by Mahler and her co-workers, and its clinical applications in suicidal situations. Also, the practical implications of the concept of symbiosis for assessment and treatment are discussed (Author)

Presents a particular model for viewing co-therapy issues which takes a single-mindedly psychological view of therapy group phenomena. (Author)

The mental health professional is increasingly being called upon by the courts to assist them in evaluating and intervening in families involved in disputes over custody or visitation of children. In making a recommendation to the court, the interviewer should take into account the well-being and perspectives of all family members. (Author)

In the family picture the camera records during the first and last session how each family member arranges other members in a family sculpture. When pictures taken during the first session are compared with those taken during the last session, they can be a validation of the positive family changes. (Author)

This paper examines the family's experience of psychiatric hospitalization. It considers ways in which the family therapist can help keep the family system intact and involve it in the inpatient treatment process. Family-related and hospital-related obstacles to family involvement are discussed, along with suggestions for dealing with them.…

Family therapy is primarily focused upon interpersonal or transactional issues. Gestalt therapy is particularly well suited for short term work on intrapersonal and boundary issues. This paper shows how the selective integration of the two approaches provides a significant, new dimension in the development of family therapy. (Author)

The crisis of losing a child is described by a parent as she personally rethinks her experiences with terminal illness and grief, the reactions of family and friends, and her encounter with the hospital system and family counseling. (Author)

The authors propose the utilization of IDENTICOM as a mechanism for alleviating marital difficulties within the family unit. IDENTICOM is based on a combination of a behavioral and phenomenological model, using video tapes. (Author)

This paper discusses couple decision making with reference to family planning. A decision process is suggested that involves three central factors: (1) the motivations of each partner; (2) the level of incentive to resolve their differences; and (3) the ability of the spouses to perceive, conceptualize, and communicate about their differences.…

This article discusses the common difficulties in involving male clients in the marital therapy process. The modeling of feeling expression, however, is effective in encouraging self-disclosure. It is also suggested that the therapist bring up the feelings of a power struggle if existant. Co-therapists may also be effective. (LPG)

The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines for counseling families in which the wife/mother is physically disabled. Common psychological reactions to disability are briefly discussed, followed by four goals of a counseling relationship with a family in which the wife/mother is disabled. (Author)