MERIT Mentalization Enhanced Remediation: an Integrated Treatment A Comprehensive Intervention for Children with Autism
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Title
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MERIT Mentalization Enhanced Remediation: an Integrated Treatment A Comprehensive Intervention for Children with Autism
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Identifier
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d_2009_2013:1c57d20fc686:10991
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identifier
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11403
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Creator
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Clark, Jenifer,
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Contributor
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Arietta Slade
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Date
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2011
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Clinical psychology | Developmental psychology | A.B.A. | autism | integration | intervention | mentalization | treatment
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Abstract
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In the treatment of autism two models have evolved that have attempted to integrate aspects from skill based approaches with a more developmental model. These models remain predominantly developmental. Although these more integrated models have taken into consideration the advances that have allowed us to better understand the neuropsychological profiles of children on the spectrum, they do not attempt to intensively remediate many of the areas we know to be compromised.;In this dissertation I will propose a treatment model that considers these specific deficits while integrating valuable aspects of various existing models and thereby optimizes the outcome for children with autism. I have been implementing this approach for over 15 years and will support its effectiveness with clinical case vignettes. This approach allows the successful integration of the remediation aspects of ABA with interpersonal approaches. It is extremely effective with children with a more severe constellation of symptoms as it remediates in a thorough and global manner. Mentalization based therapy will be used to foster the developmental approach.;Mentalization based therapy offers a less structured treatment which more practically allows the integration of these two previously disparate approaches. Additionally mentalization allows parents and practitioners to better understand the inner world of the child. In this sense the heterogeneneity of each child is considered which is paramount to designing a successful intervention.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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2009_2013.csv
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Psychology
