TREATMENT HELP FOR Asperger's
Asperger's therapy is a form of treatment for Asperger's Syndrome. It is important to know a little about Asperger's Syndrome before the therapy is understood. Asperger's Syndrome is a condition that could be called autism which is functioning at a heightened level. Asperger's Syndrome is made as a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or ASD by any therapist today. Any condition that falls within the purview of ASD is neurodevelopmental in nature. The main feature of these conditions is the unique way a person communicates and behaves. Since the main areas affected are communication and the behavior as a fallout of this, any counselor stresses on the improvement of communication.
Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The key to positive outcomes of therapy for Asperger's Syndrome or autism spectrum disorder is the timely diagnosis of the condition. If treatment begins early, then prognosis may be good. Symptoms usually occur in childhood, and these may vary from one child to the next. Children with Asperger's Syndrome usually have strong intellectual and verbal abilities with regard to other autistic conditions. Nonetheless, social interaction and certain patterns of behavior pose challenges for these individuals. Therapy is aimed at resolving these issues.
Knowing the Problem and Solving the Problem
Counseling and therapy for Asperger's Syndrome will differ according to a person's typical problem areas. The following symptoms may present themselves in varying degrees and frequencies, and this determines subsequent therapy:
The lack of making eye contact or maintaining eye contact
The challenge of starting a conversation or maintaining a conversation
The challenge in the expression of feelings and emotions, and not being able to recognize the feelings of other people
Becoming obsessed with unique schedules/routines and becoming anxious is these are disrupted
Having heightened or very low reactions to stimuli of a sensory nature (extreme responses)
Fixating on something (an activity or any other thing) with abnormal degrees of intensity
Swift Treatment
A counselor who detects a problem and makes a definite diagnosis swiftly can make a positive difference to the life of those suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. The therapist usually targets treatment to the betterment of communication in children. This is aimed at teaching children how to interact in social circumstances. Positive behavior is rewarded, and negative behavior discouraged. The goal of treatment is to make the individual function appropriately in daily life. Treatment types include:
Psychotherapy
Medication
Language and speech therapy
Music and art therapy
Depending on the degree of the condition and other distinct factors, the therapist determines the line of treatment.
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