For people with ASDs, depression is common and has particular features and causes. This book, written by leading experts in the field, explains depression, the forms it can take, and how it looks and feels for a person with an ASD. It draws on the latest research to suggest strategies for coping with the effects of depression and provides a complete step-by-step cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) self-help program, designed specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.