Positive psychology offers approaches that go beyond reducing asperger's syndrome symptoms toward building the conditions for genuine flourishing.
PERMA and Asperger's Syndrome
Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five elements of wellbeing relevant to asperger's syndrome:
- Positive emotions: Deliberately cultivating joy, gratitude, and pleasure alongside asperger's syndrome treatment
- Engagement: Flow states that create absorption and counter asperger's syndrome
- Relationships: Quality connections that buffer against asperger's syndrome
- Meaning: Purpose that persists despite asperger's syndrome
- Achievement: Progress toward goals, even while managing asperger's syndrome
Signature Strengths and Asperger's Syndrome
Research shows that using your top character strengths in new ways is a robust asperger's syndrome intervention. The VIA Character Strengths survey identifies your strengths.
Integrating Positive Psychology with Asperger's Syndrome Treatment
Positive psychology doesn't replace asperger's syndrome treatment — it complements it. Treating asperger's syndrome removes obstacles; positive psychology builds the structure of a fulfilling life.