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Adult mental health team for phobias

Mindless haze

Hi I'm new to this so i am hoping there're will be someone who can help!

My son who has Asperger's syndrome is having input from adult mental health regarding his phobias ( stairs and agoraphobia) but they have no idea when it come to ASDs.  I try to explain how they should ask questions etc but it doesn't help. They all start with the same question 'how does it make you feel?' Argggghhhh!!!!

Is there anyway I can get him the help he needs to overcome these phobias with people who have knowledge of ADSs? 

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  • Thank you for the replies. Yes we know why he has a phobia of stairs. He has had seizures and fallen down more than once. His big seizures are controlled now but it is very difficult for him. OT has seen him but with a lack of ASD knowledge I don't think she will be much help. I think he needs to see a psychologist rather than an OT as she has already mentioned that she might pass him over to a support worker. I know they are not qualified to give CBT. 

    Not sure where to turn

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  • Thank you for the replies. Yes we know why he has a phobia of stairs. He has had seizures and fallen down more than once. His big seizures are controlled now but it is very difficult for him. OT has seen him but with a lack of ASD knowledge I don't think she will be much help. I think he needs to see a psychologist rather than an OT as she has already mentioned that she might pass him over to a support worker. I know they are not qualified to give CBT. 

    Not sure where to turn

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