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
Your true healing, growth, authentic self, and full potential lie beyond four walls of a clinician's office. If you are looking for a holistic, creative way to address mental health and wellness issues, I can support and guide you in your journey. I use creative and alternative modalities as healing tools, including expressive and visual arts, guided meditation, and yoga. I am also trained in...
I am a licensed psychologist with vast experience in diagnostic evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults. I hold faculty appointments at Stanford's Department of Psychiatry and at the Palo Alto University/PGSP-Stanford Consortium where I teach adult and child assessment to doctoral students. In my practice, I offer a variety of evaluation options to help you understand your, or your lov...
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Counseling Associates of Owensboro is a group private practice that has been in existence for over 30 years. Our therapists provide individual, couple and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults. We specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management, conflict resolution, parenting and many other mental health and relationship needs. Several of our...
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When people think of a counseling session, they may think of a couch in a private office with hundreds of books on the wall. To some people that is comforting, for others it is intimidating. At Unbridled Changes we offer a unique approach to counseling in the middle of Natural Tennessee countryside, with plenty of trees, a creek, and horses. I will partner with you to grow, heal, and overcome t...
