AutPlay Therapy
AutPlay Therapy integrates Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to work with children and adolescents with moderate to high-functioning autism, Asperger's, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and other developmental disabilities. Emily is a Certified AutPlay Therapist. Following an initial assessment with the parents and child, treatment goals are set to work with the client on the areas that are most needed.
AutPlay Therapy works with kids and teens on four main areas:
1. Emotional Regulation
2. Social Skills
3. Relationship Building/Connection
4. Parent Training
The techniques used in AutPlay Therapy have also been shown to be effective with children diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Sensory Integration Disabilities (i.e. Sensory Processing Disorder), and some behavior disorders.
Pre-assessments are completed prior to beginning AutPlay therapy to determine the specific needs of the child and also to gather baseline data. Research has shown that children who participate in 24 weekly sessions of AutPlay therapy (approximately six months of sessions) have shown growth in the areas assessed once the Post-Assessment is completed.
AutPlay Therapy works with kids and teens on four main areas:
1. Emotional Regulation
2. Social Skills
3. Relationship Building/Connection
4. Parent Training
The techniques used in AutPlay Therapy have also been shown to be effective with children diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Sensory Integration Disabilities (i.e. Sensory Processing Disorder), and some behavior disorders.
Pre-assessments are completed prior to beginning AutPlay therapy to determine the specific needs of the child and also to gather baseline data. Research has shown that children who participate in 24 weekly sessions of AutPlay therapy (approximately six months of sessions) have shown growth in the areas assessed once the Post-Assessment is completed.
Would AutPlay Therapy Help My Child?Does your child have frequent "meltdowns" at home or school about relatively minor incidents?
Does your child struggle with social skills that appear to come naturally to other children close to his/her age? Does your child have a difficult time making and keeping close friends? Even if your child is not diagnosed with autism, but he or she fits these other descriptors, AutPlay therapy could be a good fit to help learn these skills. |
What is AutPlay Therapy? |