Exhausted by the special needs of your child on the spectrum, family and social impact, and/or judgements from others who don’t seem to ‘get it?’
Or is your child with autism experiencing difficulties that affect social interactions, educational development, or mental health?
It’s quite common for parents and children living with the effects of autism to struggle emotionally and socially. But with the proper support and therapy for autism (and other behaviors associated with neurodivergence), all of this can be managed so you and your child on the spectrum can thrive.
ASD is a complex developmental condition that is characterized by:
While most of us, known as neurotypicals, exhibit some of these symptoms; these symptoms are marked for people on the autism spectrum, though not everyone with autism has all the symptoms.
The effects of ASD and the severity of symptoms can vary from person to person. No matter how minor the symptoms are, people with ASD often struggle socially and academically as a result of atypical behaviors. For instance, people with ASD might repeat certain behaviors or might not want change in their daily activities. Many people with ASD also have different ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to situations; which can cause problems at school or work.
Luckily, there are tools to help mitigate the undesired feelings or behaviors so teens on the spectrum can have a higher quality of life.
The idea of ‘treatment’ for autism spectrum disorders is quite controversial in the neurodiversity movement, with claims that there is a spectrum of normal human behaviors and preferences. That said, children on the spectrum often rely on interventions to learn socially acceptable behaviors with ‘neurotypicals’ and to regulate emotions that may interfere with daily life.
Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Treatment of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children (TEACH), and speech therapy (if necessary).
The primary goal of these therapies is to help people with ASD to develop healthier coping skills, appropriate behaviors for public and home settings, to communicate needs effectively, and more.
Virtual reality applications have been proven to effectively assist children on the spectrum with their interpersonal effectiveness and emotional regulation. The VR therapy is a fully immersive experience that can encourage nervous system regulation – from the anxious fight-or-flight state to a parasympathetic state of calm and ease.
Our therapists create a personalized treatment plan for each child and apply the appropriate therapies and interventions to the individual. This includes a combination of cognitive-behavioral behavioral therapy (CBT) and similar therapy techniques alongside VR therapy using modern technology.
We combine conventional cognitive, emotional, and behavioral techniques with VR to give your teen the tools they need to deal with whatever life throws at them. Children with autism can work on their focus, reduce anxiety, and more.
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Your child will meet with a dedicated therapist regularly for personalized ASD therapy. There is also a group therapy option so children can practice their skills in a group VR setting. Between sessions, you and/or your child can text the therapist if either of you need support.
There are several benefits to using our virtual reality therapy programs for ASD:
During your initial evaluation appointment, the XRHealth therapist will determine if XRHealth VR therapy is right for your child.
We provide services in MA, CA, FL, IL, GA, NY, and NJ.
In MA, we work with Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, BCBS, Medicare, and Allways insurance providers.
Medicare also covers members in FL, CA, IL. In IL, we work with BCBS PPO.
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Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Michigan-Flint
Years in Practice: 10
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