Bøger af Amita Jassi

I denne bog kan du møde Katrine – en pige med OCD, der fortæller om OCD set fra hendes perspektiv. Bogen kan hjælpe børn og voksne til bedre at forstå de udfordringer, der følger, når man har OCD. Katrine beskriver bl.a.: • hvad OCD er, og hvordan det føles• hvordan hun fik sin diagnose• hvad tvangstanker, tvangshandlinger og undgåelsesadfærd er• hvordan kammerater, forældre, lærere og pædagoger kan hjælpe et barn med OCD til at klare udfordringerne hjemme og i skolen.Denne flot illustrerede bog er en ideel introduktion til OCD til børn og unge i alderen syv år og opefter samt til forældre, venner, lærere og andre fagfolk, der arbejder med børn med OCD. Bogen kan også bruges som et godt udgangspunkt for en diskussion i klassen.

The first book for parents and carers of children and young people with BDD, it explains what the condition is as well as the impact that it may have in education settings, family life and socialisation. It also offers practical advice on how to best support the child, such as working alongside mental health professionals and seeking treatment.

To be used alongside the complementary workbook, Challenge Your OCD! this adaptable CBT programme gives young people with ASD the tools they need to manage and recover from their OCD.

To be used alongside the clinical manual, Challenging OCD in Young People with ASD, this workbook gives young people with ASD the tools they need to treat and recover from their OCD.

Research has shown that standard CBT protocols for OCD are less effective for people with autism. Based on current research and evidence this book shows how to adapt CBT approaches for comorbid OCD and autism, with step-by-step guidance and accompanying tools and worksheets available to download.

Katie invites readers to learn about OCD from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is and how her obsessions and compulsions affect her daily life. This is an ideal, illustrated introduction to OCD for both young people and older readers. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support someone with the condition.