My fundamental approach to working with people on the Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum is to allow them to be themselves and to provide a relationship in which their differences are accepted and even celebrated. People on the Asperger’s/Autism spectrum are not defective and do not need to be “cured”. Yet, there are specific issues that can be addressed in therapy/coaching and may need to be. These include: emotional regulation, stress reduction, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships, to name a few. Oftentimes well-meaning therapists and others who care for people on the spectrum focus on forcing the individual to fit within a certain mold. This can lead to increased stress, poor self-esteem and actually a decrease in functioning. By treating folks on the spectrum as actual people with unique needs, abilities, and characteristics, they can begin to flourish.
Respect For People On The Spectrum
