Therapy and Autism
In this section, we outline how talk therapy can help autistic people, what to expect from a talk therapy session and how therapists can make their practice a more autism-friendly environment. Talk …
Find a Therapist for Anxiety
In this section we’ll outline how to find the right therapist to manage anxiety and other difficulties which autistic people may experience. As mentioned in the previous section there are …
Autism and Anxiety: Management Strategies
What approaches can I use to manage anxiety? Both autistic adults and children experience high levels of anxiety. There are many strategies that you can teach your child so …
Autism and Therapy: What To Expect
What Happens in a Typical Therapy Session? When searching for a therapist they will likely give you an idea of what to expect but it’s important to be prepared for …
What is Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is a crucial support for autistic people. It’s defined as therapy which supports people in developing and maintaining ‘meaningful activities.’ Activities are usually defined as skills necessary to daily living …
Autism and Self Regulation Strategies
One of the key principles of occupational therapy is developing strategies to support people in areas where their diagnosis can interfere with daily living. This varies depending on the condition, but the …
Autism and Life Skills
Occupational Therapy can assist in the development of ongoing life skills like self-care, adulting and motor skills. What challenges might an autistic person face with self-care? Self-care involves many of …
Autism and Organizational Skills
Often, OT’s (Occupational Therapists) can help with many of these issues. Why do autistic people sometimes struggle to organise themselves? Organisational skills involve being able to filter through all the …
