Jonathan Drury

The Autism Dialogue Approach Handbook (eBook, PDF)

Transforming Communication in Neurodiversity

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The Autism Dialogue Approach Handbook serves as both a comprehensive guide and a practical handbook for healthcare professionals, educators, caregivers and anyone engaging with the autism community. Jonathan Drury presents the Autism Dialogue Approach (ADA), a pioneering framework rooted in dialogue and mindfulness practices. It addresses the diverse needs of autistic and neurodivergent individuals, emphasising that 'the autism community' includes everyone, promoting an inclusive understanding of neurodiversity.

The book critiques traditional therapeutic and coaching models, proposing ADA as an alternative that values co-creation and shared meaning-making. By exploring practical strategies, Drury demonstrates how ADA transforms therapy, coaching and leadership by fostering environments where neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals can connect authentically and transcend division. With clear tools, exercises and real-world examples, this handbook guides readers in applying ADA to cultivate neurodivergent-affirming, inclusive spaces. It also delves into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of dialogue, offering insights into how societal structures impact autistic experiences and how systemic change can occur through dialogue.

Aimed at those committed to building compassionate and inclusive settings, this handbook equips readers with practical skills for nurturing deep connections, promoting wellbeing and driving societal transformation through a neurodiversity-affirming approach.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. April 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040327821
• Artikelnr.: 73573532

Autorenporträt

Jonathan Drury has been an expert in autism, neurodiversity and environmental trauma for over ten years, working with individuals, teams and organisations across the UK and internationally. He has designed experiential programmes that explore the healing power of dialogue from a unique and universal perspective, and a range of transformative tools and approaches for wider perspectives and deeper understanding in autism wellbeing and leadership. His work has empowered countless individuals to navigate their lives with increased confidence and clarity. A regular speaker and trainer, Jonathan draws on ancient health philosophies, somatic awareness, the arts, spiritual disciplines and many established dialogue modalities to offer a fresh lens on neurodiversity and leadership. The Autism Dialogue Approach Handbook is his first book.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
PART I: What are we dealing with here?
1. What brings us here?
2. Autism as a way of being
3. Dialogue in historical context
4. Bringing together autism and Dialogue
PART II: Communities of meaning-making
5. Introduction to Dialogue in autism contexts
6. Autism theories and common themes
7. Autism and Dialogue through the lens of social sciences
8. Neurodiversity
9. Autism Dialogue and mindfulness
10. Guide to hosting an Autism Dialogue
11. Autism Dialogue facilitation skills
PART III: Wider contexts
12. Intersectionality and Dialogue. 13. Insight Dialogue and other models
14. Autism Dialogue in therapy and coaching
15. Spirituality in Autism Dialogue
16. Resistance to change
Appendix 1 Case example: Autism Dialogue in Derby City and Derbyshire (England
UK)
Appendix 2 Case example: community online series 2022
Appendix 3 Case example: post-dialogue group community - 'Autism Dialogue friends'
Appendix 4 Case example: Autism Dialogue coaching
Appendix 5 Case example: an encounter
Appendix 6 A note on research and evaluation
Appendix 7 An open letter about communication