As an autism therapist, I have been asked by clients and other professionals to describe my approach to autism therapy. Throughout my career, I have researched many different therapeutic approaches to determine what would be best for the neurodivergent clients I serve. I have found Internal Family Systems or IFS to be a powerfully effective way to help clients manage anxiety, and improve mood, self-esteem, and interpersonal communication, and treat trauma.…
What Two Autism Therapists Wish You Understood About Autism
Written by Tasha Oswald PhD, and Erica Lee PsyD.
Happy April! As you may already know, it’s Autism Awareness Month. As autism therapists, there are so many things we want you to know about autism and neurodiversity. Yet, what really sticks out is that autism and neurodiversity are often misunderstood. These misconceptions can make life challenging for someone on the spectrum.…
A Message for Autism Parents After Their Child’s Diagnosis
You’ve just received an autism diagnosis for your child or teen. Perhaps, you suspected you’d receive this news, or maybe it caught you off-guard. Regardless, you’re now an autism parent, and you’re probably wondering, what next? In my many years as an autism therapist, I have coached parents through a variety of different emotions and struggles regarding their child’s autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.…