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.
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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
Therapy should be viewed as a safe space to explore, discover your truth, and develop a better understanding of your basic needs. Our greatest gift to ourselves is unlearning the negative patterns which we’ve been taught and reestablishing healthier patterns. We can’t change our past experiences nor should we forget them; however, we can learn to make peace through acceptance. As a culturally...
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Campus Wellness Partners is the culmination of decades of experience in individual and group counseling from highly acclaimed practitioners. We help children, teens, college students, and adults overcome barriors that may limit their growth and achievement. We provide a variety of therapeutic services including working with families, couples, other treatment agencies, and schools to provide...
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