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Adult and Adolescent Asperger's Counseling The adult and older adolescent with Asperger’s Disorder presents unique challenges to both family and school. Frequently not properly diagnosed or diagnosed late in adolescence these people often find themselves lost in a maze of competing social and occupational demands they are ill-equipped to handle. Often, this results in a seeming lack of ambition and social isolation. Often, they live with parents or relatives and rarely venture out. These folks want productive friendships and relationships, but do not know how. Many want productive and meaningful work, but have no idea how to obtain it. I offer services to the older adolescent and adult with Asperger’s Disorder that wishes to explore their potential. I offer structured, step-by-step training in social skills, occupational skills, and independent living specifically geared toward Asperger’s Disorder. I offer both individual, and group sessions tailored to each client’s unique needs. I work with teens and adults in a non-judgmental and
non-pathologizing manner to developing the social skills and techniques
necessary for them to succeed and lead productive, independent lives.
Whether the goal is to go on to college, get a job, or just to live
independently, I can assist in helping to gain the skills necessary
to move on, while also offering the emotional support to deal with
the inevitable anxiety that “going out there” produces. I offer a step-by-step program to:
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