Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting interpersonal interactions and cognitive, social, communication, and motor skills. It also may lead to specific behaviors and interests. People’s experiences of ASD can vary greatly. For this reason, counseling interventions for individuals with ASD also range in their purpose and intent.
Available Treatment Options
Most mental health professionals agree that early intervention for people with ASD leads to better outcomes. Therapists may reduce problematic behaviors and improve communication, social skills, and sensory skills. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is a type of behavioral therapy that counselors use specifically to increase desired behaviors and reduce undesired ones. Counselors may use Play Therapy to increase awareness of emotions and social skills and Speech-Language Therapy to improve communication skills.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Autism
I am a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. I have worked with numerous clients of all ages and backgrounds. Some of my experience in counseling include pre-marital counseling, marital counseling, and couples counseling. I also have experience working with adults and children who are dealing with different levels of trauma in their...
Wolf Spirit Wellness is dedicated to assisting its clients in becoming the best version of themselves through patience, compassion, acceptance and love. We utilize both a therapeutic and energetic alliance to guide our clients toward an understanding of the issues at hand and to help them heal the past and present which then provides a brighter future. Whatever the issue we are ready and able t...
At The Wright Counseling, we offer therapy geared towards making actual change, challenging current thought patterns that don't work for you and understanding how to simplify and improve daily living. Stephanie specializes in parent support, parenting strategies and working with adolescents. Allie Young-Rivard works with kids, teens and has a specialty focus working with adults through improvin...
Brandon's main areas of focus are anxiety, fear, depression, and stress. These are all things that many people experience at some point in their lives. They are also typical of existential and spiritual crises. Existentialism in the context of counseling refers to finding meaning in life, especially when questions start to arise. Questions about personal values and sense of direction are common...
Psychoeducational testing can empower learners, parents, teachers and other individuals to make informed decisions by identifying and examining academic, cognitive, behavioral and social/emotional strengths and weaknesses. I have 21 years experience in assessing individuals to identify learning disabilities, ADHD, intellectual disorders and intellectual giftedness and offering research-based...
Blu Alliance Counseling Center first and foremost specializes in you. Our therapists training has allowed them the knowledge base to work with a variety of presenting problems, primarily since we believe our work is about exploring and understanding you as an individual, not as a diagnosis. Our motto here at Blu Alliance is "Blu Specializes in You" and we fully believe this to be true! During t...
Aurora Health Services provides mental health and counseling services at Brodhead Medical and Professional Building in Moon Township. Our experience ranges from children and families to those seeking guidance through life events. We offer Individual, Couples/Marriage and Family/Group Therapy. We also offer separation mediation and Co-Parenting Counseling. We understand everyone has busy and var...
I have 20+ years of experience working with preschoolers, children adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating disruptive behavior disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Behavior Disorder, Disruptive behavior, Anxiety, Depression and and Adjustments due to seperation, divorce and grief and loss....
I am offering online video counseling to help persons of all ages who feel anxious, overwhelmed, stressed or depressed. It's so important that you have a voice and your needs are met. What you want and need, first of all, is to be really heard and feel understood. I always begin by listening deeply. The journey of healing and change can be made a bit lighter when shared with a caring therapist....
Experts advise that your search should consider the background, education, experience and treatment methods of any therapist you are considering. Dr. Joseph Coppolo Jr. is licensed in the states of Florida and New York. He received his doctoral degree from Yeshiva University, New York and also holds graduate degrees in Special Education and School Psychology. He has over 25 years experience...
I graduated from Cambridge College in 2014 with an M.ed in Counseling Psychology and Addiction Counseling. I have experience with case management, vocational/educational work and life coaching in addition to therapy. I am a certified MBTI practitioner in personality assessment that measures psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. I am a Certified Clinical...
I have been a therapist for over 15 years and have extensive experience helping clients with a variety of different mental health difficulties. I use a combination of different treatment styles to best fit my clients, but lean heavily towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In my practice I see clients of all ages. I specialize in trauma-related disorders and have had success with several...
( English | español ) I am currently accepting new clients. Are you a parent struggling to cope with your child’s behavior? Are you an individual struggling with depression, anxiety, difficulties with concentration and focus which is affecting your family, work or school? Let me help you ease your stress and emotional pain. My years of experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and...
I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of psychological and interpersonal challenges in life, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, life transition, relationship problems, and developmental disorders. I believe that psychotherapy is a process in which client and therapist collaborate in order to help client to improve self-understanding, overcome painful...
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in providing mental health services for those with psychological disorders and behavioral-emotional concerns. As a former Research Associate at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience, I come from a neuro-psychological background and have over ten years of experience as a mental health professional. I treat a wide range of psychological disorders...
