Asperger Syndrome in Adults
My interest in Asperger Syndrome (AS) stems from personal and professional experiences working with this population. I came to appreciate the amazing skills possessed by those with AS, and use their positive traits as building blocks in therapy. Each person is a unique individual that shares various aspects of AS traits.
Asperger Syndrome also known as High Functioning Autism is a neurobiological, developmental disorder. In other words, the person with Asperger Syndrome (AS) is born with a uniquely structured brain.
Let’s begin with the positive aspects:
- Ability to focus on details
- Capacity to persevere in specific interests, in spite of others’ opinions
- Ability to work independently
- Recognition of patterns others may not see
- Original way of thinking
The following are domains that may present difficulty:
- Social Interaction- being understood by others and understanding others
- Social Imagination- understanding how others feel as they converse and interact with them
- Sensory Issues- hypersensitivity to one or more of their senses- sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell
Therapeutic Framework:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Multisensory Tools, Organizational Skills, Social Skills. Our Emotional Support Bunny is available for those who are interested.
Co-occurring Conditions:
Frequently, AS is accompanied by other conditions such as: Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, and Depression. The therapeutic framework is expanded for the co-occurring conditions.
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