The Benefits of Psychotherapy in Autism
The Benefits of Psychotherapy in Autism https://luminacounselingla.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/THG-Webinar-Apr-2022_Social-Media-Square-02-1024x1024.jpg 1024 1024 Lumina Counseling //luminacounselingla.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/luminCounselingLALogo_Long.svgAddressing Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma Through TherapyThe Benefits of Psychotherapy in AutismApril is Autism Acceptance Month, and we covered an important topic in this month’s webcast. Recent statistics show that about 75% of autistic children have a comorbid mental health challenge, and nearly 50% have two or more comorbid mental health challenges. Common conditions include anxiety, depression/mood disorders, ADHD and OCD. This webcast is designed to present the latest research on mental health issues in autism spectrum disorder and provide information on the most up-to-date and innovative therapies for helping autistic youth and their parents cope with these challenges. We’ll hear from an autistic young adult what was most beneficial in therapy for them and also a parent’s perspective on how therapy helped their child. Takeaways: The benefits of therapy for autistic youth How therapy does not make a person “non-autistic” but rather provides the coping skills and life tools…
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