Psychodynamic Theory and the Treatment of Autism
The Case of Austin
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10516667 |
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| Authors | Bryan C Duckham (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, corresponding author), Bryan Duckham, Celeste M G Yann (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 86 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 101-117 |
| Publication date | 2016-04-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Smith College Studies in Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0037-7317 • E-ISSN: 1553-0426 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00377317.2016.1149344 |
| OpenAlex | W2336827506 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
Autism spectrum disorders include difficulties with social interaction, repetitive behavior, sensory sensitivity, and, often, concomitant language deficits. Psychodynamic theory is a powerful tool in explaining and treating the behavioral symptoms of autism. Specifically, the object relations theories of Melanie Klein and Wilfred Bion explicate the meanings and developmental challenges associated with autism. The epistemology of heuristics, with the use of triangulation, supports psychodynamic theory as one of multiple ways of interpreting phenomena. In this particular situation, the symptoms and presenting issues associated with autism evident in this composite clinical case are drawn from one of the author’s practice. This report illustrates the use of psychodynamic formulations and treatment in the psychotherapeutic work with a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with autism whom we call Austin
Autism · Developmental psychology · Heuristics · Object relations theory · Psychoanalysis · Psychoanalytic theory · Psychodynamics · Psychotherapist · Triangulation · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Behavioral and Psychological Studies · Computer Science · Family and Disability Support Research · Psychology
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| Highly cited | No |
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