Autism

Autism is now more easily diagnosable and it has been found that over 500,000 people in the UK suffer from autism. Here at The Blue Tree Clinic we have specialists who can help you cope and offer you treatment for you autism.

What is Autism?

Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder which can affect an individual’s speech, communication, thoughts, feelings and independence. It also affects the way you interact and behave with others as well as the way you perceive the world around you. Research has also shown that individuals suffering from Autism also suffer from mental health issues such as anxiety. It is important that individuals with Autism seek help as there are various successful coping techniques, strategies and therapies which have been shown to help and alleviate symptoms.

What are the symptoms of Autism?

There are various symptoms of Autism depression;

Lack of communication skills
Problems with socialising
Abnormal behaviour
Difficulty understanding facial expressions, sarcasm and body language
Lack of understanding of emotion
Spending a lot of time alone
Over and under sensitive to sounds
Repetitive behaviour and routines

If you believe you are suffering from some of the symptoms stated above therapy may be beneficial to you. Here at The Blue Tree Clinic our therapists and doctors are here and ready to help you deal with your symptoms.

What are the types of Autism?

Autism runs of a very wide spectrum with three main types

Autistic disorder
Asperger’s syndrome
Persuasive developmental disorder (not otherwise specified)

How can The Blue Tree Clinic help?

Therapy can help an individual suffering from Autism in various ways. Not only can it help build relationships and confidence but it can also enable you to talk about your worries and issues which in turn can allow your therapist/psychiatrist to understand your needs and help you find strategies to cope with this.

Types of therapy offered for Autism at The Blue Tree Clinic?

Talking therapy

CBT

Autism Assessment / Diagnosis

It may be that our team believe you would benefit from medical help as well as therapeutic help in which case we may suggest private psychiatric treatment where a psychiatrist will assess you and decide whether physical tests or medication would help.

How can The Blue Tree Clinic help you?

Here at The Blue Tree Clinic we want you to live a happy and fulfilled life. We are determined to make a positive impact upon you and help you in every way. We have a team of highly specialised doctors and therapist who are able to find ways to help you tackle your autism head on. We will help you to find methods to cope with everyday life as well as ensuring that you are confident and comfortable with everyday tasks which you may at times find hard.

Asperger’s syndrome is on the spectrum of autism. Asperger’s syndrome especially affects language, cognition and can be linked with learning disabilities. Around 1 in 100 people in the UK suffers with the syndrome. Our team of specialists at The Blue Tree Clinic can help you deal with and live with your Asperger’s.

What is Asperger’s?

Asperger’s Syndrome is a type of Autism characterised by learning difficulties, problematic social interaction and lack of social communication. Like Autism disorder it is a lifelong condition. Individuals with Asperger’s often have rigid thinking, they have motor and organisational problems as well as often having a lack of empathy and self-esteem. However unlike Autism individual’s with Asperger’s are often highly intelligent and have higher functioning than non-autistic individuals.

What are the symptoms of Asperger’s?

There are various symptoms of Asperger’s :

Difficulty maintaining conversations
Lack of communication skills
Lack of empathy
Immature
Problems with socialising
Abnormal behaviour
Lack of attention
Difficulty understanding facial expressions, sarcasm and body language
Lack of understanding of emotion
Spending a lot of time alone
Over and under sensitive to sounds
Repetitive behaviour and routines
Slow development in motor skills

If you think that you exhibit some of these symptoms you may find therapy beneficial.

Here at The Blue Tree Clinic our therapists and doctors are here and ready to help you deal with your symptoms.
How can The Blue Tree Clinic help?

Individuals with Asperger’s have been shown to find huge benefits after therapy. Not only can it build confidence but it can also teach you about your Asperger’s, ways to cope with it and enables you to discuss any issues and worries you have about your Asperger’s.

Types of therapy offered for Asperger’s at The Blue Tree Clinic?

Talking therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Asperger’s Assessment / Diagnosis

It may be that our team believe you would benefit from medical help as well as therapeutic help in which case we may suggest private psychiatric treatment where a psychiatrist will assess you and decide whether physical tests or medication would help.

How can The Blue Tree Clinic help you?

We know that people with Asperger’s find it difficult to break routines and have a strong need to control events.

Here at The Blue Tree Clinic we can help you to build a routine which works for you in an effective way and still allows you to live a fulfilling life. We will give you methods to cope with stressful and uncomfortable situations as well as teaching you strategies to help live a happier life especially with situations you find difficult to deal with such as organisation.