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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Does anyone know about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

ACT-KC
Posted: 15 Dec 2011, 10:18 am 

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy works well with Asperger's/HFA. There are clinical studies being done to validate effectiveness (see Tony Attwood's site). My clinical experience as a psychotherapist (and using it on myself) has also demonstrated to me how powerful it can be. I recently published a...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Cognitive Behavior Therapy

ACT-KC
 Post subject: ACT vs. CBT
Posted: 25 Sep 2011, 8:29 am 

Replies: 9
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That is why I do ACT instead of CBT. Instead of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, acceptance and commitment therapy allows a person to practice mindfulness and acceptance. I also find it humiliating when I read books or hear fellow psychologists trying to promote curing Aspie's.

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Cognitive Behavior Therapy

ACT-KC
Posted: 20 Sep 2011, 4:20 pm 

Replies: 9
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As both a fellow Aspie and practicioner of ACT, I agree that therapy will not change or cure an Aspie (nor do we want that from therapists). A therapist HAS to have an understanding of Aspergers. The therapy should be focused on positive motivators to build social skills or foster acceptance of self...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Asperger's classification

ACT-KC
 Post subject: Asperger's classification
Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 5:35 pm 

Replies: 5
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At work (I work in a hospital in Kansas), we have long term disability provided to us insured through a company. The company only pays for 24 months disability if the condition is "mental" and indefinately for "physical". Just being curious, I called to ask what neurological conditions fell under an...
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