I’ve been reading a lot about therapies and autism. I know there is strong indication that ABA, in the extremes, could be regarded as emotional mistreatment for autistic people.

I have been trying to find information about CBT applied to autistic children and adolescents, and have mostly come across neutral or positive articles and opinions. Granted, most of those are in publications that share similar views of ABA.

Is there a general consensus or impression on the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the treatment of social issues (addiction, social isolation, …) on autistic children and adolescents?

I would appreciate any insight and/or links to articles, opinions, studies, etc.

Thanks!

  • SavvyWolf@pawb.socialEnglish
    16·
    1 year ago

    I see a counselor who specialises in Aspergers, and he has suggested some things to help my anxiety that I think come from CBT (and they seem to work, albeit briefly).

    IMO, as far as I know it can work, but I think there needs to be a specific “autistic version” of some things.

    Or maybe that’s just a universal thing and CBT should be customised for each person regardless of their neurotype.

    • burgundymyrEnglish
      101·
      1 year ago

      Yes! It can be very effective for certain things and for certain people. It’s much more useful for those of us with ADHD. It’s helpful for retraining things like imposter syndrome, self- loathing, anxiety, etc.

      Personally I have found FasterEFT is more helpful since it’s a quick in the moment fix and can be learned in a few minutes, but it does require self awareness. Meditation helps there and both seem easier and more useful to me.