What Is Autism Therapy?

Autism therapy is specialized support designed to help autistic individuals navigate social communication, sensory processing, and daily life challenges while celebrating their unique strengths and perspectives.

Rather than trying to "normalize" autistic traits, our approach focuses on building skills, reducing distress, and fostering self-acceptance.

At IMPACT, we recognize autism not as a disorder to be fixed, but as a neurological difference that brings both challenges and remarkable strengths. Our approach is grounded in neurodiversity-affirming principles that honor autistic ways of being while providing practical support for areas of difficulty.

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Who Can Benefit From Autism Therapy?

Autism therapy can support autistic individuals at all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. You may benefit from autism-informed therapy at IMPACT if:

We also support individuals exploring late diagnoses and those who have previously received other mental health diagnoses without addressing underlying autistic traits.

You struggle with social communication or relationships

You experience sensory overwhelm or processing difficulties

You've been masking or camouflaging your autistic traits and feel exhausted

You're navigating major life transitions or changes in routine

You're seeking support for anxiety, depression, or emotional regulation

You're a parent looking for guidance in supporting your autistic child

You've recently received an autism diagnosis and need support processing this

IMPACT's Approach to Autism Therapy

At IMPACT, we combine evidence-based therapeutic strategies with deep respect for autistic identities and experiences. Our work is collaborative, person-centered, and focused on reducing distress while building on inherent strengths.

In all our autism services, we prioritize creating a sensory-friendly, shame-free space where clients can be authentically themselves.

We draw on approaches including:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To build psychological flexibility and self-acceptance
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Adapted for autistic cognitive styles to address anxiety and emotional regulation
Social Skills Training: Focused on authentic communication rather than masking or pretending
Sensory Integration Support: To develop coping strategies for sensory challenges
Family and Systems Work: To create supportive environments that accommodate autistic needs

Key Benefits of Autism Therapy at IMPACT

Therapy can help you move from "Why can't I fit in?" to "How can I thrive as my authentic self?"

Better understanding of your autistic identity and strengths

Improved emotional regulation and stress management

Support for reducing masking and building self-acceptance

Development of authentic social communication skills

Enhanced ability to advocate for your needs and accommodations

Strategies for managing sensory challenges

AUTISM THERAPY AT IMPACT

Discover your authentic self.

Whether you're wondering if you or your child might be autistic, or you've received multiple diagnoses without clear answers, autism therapy at IMPACT is designed to honor your lived experience while providing diagnostic clarity.

Our approach to autism therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in Therapeutic Assessment (TA), which values your perspectives and centers your goals for the evaluation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Many autistic people, especially women and girls, go undiagnosed due to effective masking or internalized presentations. Our assessment and therapy honor all expressions of autism.
That's completely valid. Many of our clients come with questions rather than certainty. We offer comprehensive assessments to explore autism and other neurodivergent traits.
Absolutely. We recognize that autism often occurs alongside ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Our team is trained to work holistically across these areas.
Not at all. We work with autistic individuals across the lifespan, including those discovering their autism as adults.
We provide family therapy and parent coaching to help create supportive, accommodating environments for autistic family members.