THE FAMILY PERSPECTIVE

By Hannah McAuliffe and Marion O'Shea

Autism is a condition that continues to be misunderstood and stigmatised in society today. This can make it increasingly difficult for autistic individuals and their families to access support structures. This article offers an insight into supporting autistic individuals from a family perspective.

EMPATHIC STRESS SUPPORT

By Profesor Andrew McDonnell

The second in this series of practitioner articles, this article goes on to describe a more ecclectic, humanistic approach to supporting distressed individuals, moving away from behaviourist techniques and philosophies. Professor Andrew McDonnell discusses a new model for working with vulnerable adults and children: Empathic Stress Support (ESS).

THE RECOVERING BEHAVIOURIST

By Profesor Andrew McDonnell

As a Clinical Psychologist with almost 30 years experience, Professor McDonnell describes himself as a 'behaviourist in recovery'. From his roots as a 'radical behaviourist' in the 1980s to his current, eclectic approach to clinical supports, Professor McDonnell shares his journey and why he no longer subscribes to the behaviour psychologist philosophies of his early career.