Benefits of Therapy for Autistic Children:

• Improved communication and social interaction

• Reduction in challenging behaviors

• Better coping with change or sensory input

• Increased independence and academic readiness

• Stronger family relationships and reduced stress at home

Therapy for autistic adults focuses on supporting emotional well-being, improving life skills, and addressing co-occurring challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. Unlike therapy for children, adult therapy tends to be more collaborative, strengths-based, and focused on autonomy and self-advocacy.

Therapy for autistic children is often a multi-faceted, individualized approach that supports their development across communication, behavior, emotional regulation, and social interaction.

🔹 Common Goals of Therapy for Autistic Adults:

• Managing stress, anxiety, or depression

• Building social and communication skills

• Coping with sensory sensitivities

• Navigating relationships, dating, or parenting

• Developing executive functioning (planning, organizing, time management)

• Processing past trauma or late diagnosis identity struggles

• Advocating for needs in work, school, or healthcare settings