AutPlay Therapy is a unique approach that combines play therapy with psychological therapy and utilizes a partnership between parents and the therapist. The goal is to foster relationship development between the parent and child with the goal being a positive outcome of treatment.
Created by Dr. Robert Jason Grant, AutPlay Therapy incorporates several evidence-based approaches in treatment for a variety of neurological and regulatory disorders. Specifically designed with a focus on the mental health needs of children ages 3 to 18, it also addresses challenges related to certain physical disabilities.
Who Can it Help?
AutPlay Therapy has been proven effective for many neurodevelopmental disorders as well as regulation issues. The following is a partial list of diagnoses/disorders that can benefit from this style therapy.
Learning disorders
Tourette’s
Cerebral Palsy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social disorders
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Fragile X Syndrome
Impulse disorders
Sensory Processing Disorders
Intellectual Development Disorder
Successes We’ve Seen
Some effective outcomes of AutPlay Therapy include reduced levels of anxiety, improving relationship between parent and child, increased focus, attention, and concentration, improvement in social skills, positive changes in the ability to emotionally regulate, and decreasing unwanted behaviors.
The methodology of play therapy targets a multitude of issues including social skills, emotional regulation, anxiety, executive functioning, self-esteem, sensory issues, trauma, and relationship struggles between parent and child. AutPlay Therapy incorporates the parent and child as a team throughout the therapy process.
We’re AutPlay Certified!
Our Space is a certified AutPlay provider.
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