Therapy Options for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: What Works?
Autism exists as a permanent neurodevelopmental disorder which people typically develop during childhood, yet many need ongoing support throughout their adult years. Therapy for adults diagnosed with autism aims to equip them with skills, strategies and insights to help them navigate their routines successfully. The increasing awareness about autism has led to better access for autism support and care services , particularly for specialised assistance to adults with autism . But what therapies actually work? The following discussion examines several effective and supportive therapy options that exist today. 1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Through CBT, people learn to detect their harmful thinking patterns while building more constructive mental approaches and behavioural methods. CBT provides adults with effective autism tools to handle their frequent co-occurring conditions of anxiety and depression and obsessive thinking. Therapists modif...