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Best therapy options for autistic people?

Leni

I'm studying to become a counsellor at the moment, only on my level 3. But I joined a study group on facebook and today a lady asked what the best route/therapy type would be most beneficial for autistic people. 

Now the thread is full of comments of lots of trainee counsellors who want to work with us but there isn't a great deal of research into therapy types. 

My question to you is what is your opinion or experience of therapy? Which ones would you recommend or have helped the most? I could only give them my opinion of my experience but would like to try and offer a bit more advice.

As an autistic person myself I was truly touched by the sheer amount of people who want to understand us and how to help us thrive. I feel it's up to us to help them thrive in their understanding.

You don't need to go into detail if you don't want to, just the type of therapy and how helpful you found it. Hope you can help me to help them.

An extra note. I hope you all managing to find some way to deal with the challenges of lockdown Blue heart

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  • Hi Leni, I was extremely lucky to secure a placement with my local NHS who run a diagnostic clinic for ASD they are called SAANS (based in Sheffield) they offer support including Occupational health and have Psychologists and Counsellors to offer support to patients with late diagnosis. Maybe you could look up what the NHS have in your area.  I have found the work extremely rewarding and my modality is Person centred, but feel the perfect solution to help and support Autistic clients would be an Autistic counsellor, I know many of my clients would have benefitted hugely from someone who can truly identify and empathise with them.  I wish you ever success and feel you will be extremely Successful should you be able to secure a position in this field.  Alternatively look at different charities as I also Counsel at at a Charity called Rotherham Parents Carers Forum that supports parents with Autistic children.  

    If you need any help or support please don’t hesitate to contact me.  

    Best wishes 

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  • Hi Leni, I was extremely lucky to secure a placement with my local NHS who run a diagnostic clinic for ASD they are called SAANS (based in Sheffield) they offer support including Occupational health and have Psychologists and Counsellors to offer support to patients with late diagnosis. Maybe you could look up what the NHS have in your area.  I have found the work extremely rewarding and my modality is Person centred, but feel the perfect solution to help and support Autistic clients would be an Autistic counsellor, I know many of my clients would have benefitted hugely from someone who can truly identify and empathise with them.  I wish you ever success and feel you will be extremely Successful should you be able to secure a position in this field.  Alternatively look at different charities as I also Counsel at at a Charity called Rotherham Parents Carers Forum that supports parents with Autistic children.  

    If you need any help or support please don’t hesitate to contact me.  

    Best wishes 

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