Autism Treatment in Ann Arbor, MI
Skilled Autism Treatment Services in Ann Arbor, MI
Take the First Step Today! Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing provides specialized therapy services for high-functioning children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to help you or your loved one thrive.
For more information on autism treatment and therapy, call Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing (734) 388-4440.
Understanding High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
High-functioning individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit unique strengths and challenges. Common features may include:
- Strong focus on specific interests or topics
- Above-average intelligence or exceptional skills in certain areas
- Challenges with social interactions and communication
- Difficulty understanding social cues and non-verbal communication
- Sensory sensitivities or preferences
- Rigid routines and resistance to change
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Offering In-Person and Teletherapy Options For You or a Loved One
How Supportive Psychotherapy Helps
Supportive psychotherapy is designed to address these challenges by providing a safe, empathetic, and structured environment for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Here’s how it works:
- Building Trust: Establishing a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and understanding.
- Enhancing Coping Skills: Teaching practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and sensory sensitivities.
- Improving Social Skills: Guiding individuals in understanding social cues and developing effective communication techniques.
- Encouraging Self-Reflection: Helping individuals gain insight into their behaviors and emotions to foster self-awareness.
Comprehensive Treatment Approaches
Our evidence-based treatments are tailored to the needs of high-functioning individuals with ASD and include the following approaches:
- Teaching Social Skills: Interactive sessions to develop and practice social interactions, conversational skills, and relationship building.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment: Identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote positive changes.
- Executive Function Coaching: Strategies to improve organization, planning, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Family Counseling: Support and education for families to understand and manage ASD-related challenges together.
- Sibling Counseling: Addressing the unique dynamics and emotions experienced by siblings of individuals with ASD.
- Parent Guidance: Providing parents with tools and techniques to support their child’s growth and development effectively.
Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing’s Commitment to Quality Care
Our therapy services are:
- Evidence-Based: Utilizing proven and effective therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Confidential: Ensuring privacy and confidentiality in all interactions.
- Collaborative: Working closely with individuals and their families to create personalized treatment plans.
- Comprehensive: Addressing the full spectrum of challenges and strengths associated with high-functioning ASD.
Experienced and Highly Qualified Psychotherapy and Psychological Testing Services
Aligning with Our Values
Our autism treatment aligns with our core values, including:
- Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of individuals with ASD.
- Self-Awareness: Encouraging individuals to recognize and understand their own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Resiliency: Building the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of challenges.
- Positive Mindset: Promoting a hopeful and optimistic outlook on life.
- Improved Self-Esteem: Fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence.
Our treatment is a natural step after an Autism Assessment by one of our expert psychologists to lay the groundwork for treatment and provide an accurate diagnosis. We are dedicated to helping high-functioning individuals with ASD lead fulfilling and empowered lives. We help people of all ages, including autistic teens who are getting ready for college or adulthood. At every stage of the journey, you or your child will receive constructive support along with tried-and-true methods to overcome any challenges that arise.
Contact Us Today! Take the next step towards a brighter future by reaching out to our team of autism experts. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
For additional information on autism treatment, call Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing at (734) 388-4440.
Additional Services Offered at Ann Arbor Therapy & Testing:
- Family Counseling
- Executive Function Coaching
- Divorce Counseling
- Couples Counseling
- Depression Treatment
- Career Counseling
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- OCD Therapy
- Emotion Regulation Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Oppositional/Behavioral Disorders Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Stress Management Therapy
- Child Therapy
- Marriage Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Bullying Therapy
- Gaming Addiction Counseling
- Teletherapy
- Self Harm Treatment
- Nonverbal Learning Disorders Treatment
- Infant Mental Health Treatment
- Trauma Therapy
- Self-Esteem Therapy
- Adult Therapy
- Parental Guidance
- Loss and Grief Treatment
- Issues at School Counseling
- Pregnancy Mood Disorders Counseling
- Life Transitions Counseling
- Teen Counseling
- ADHD Treatment
- Anxiety Treatment
- Anger Management Therapy
- Workaholic Therapy