Autism Therapy: family therapist

definition of family therapist: Counselor who may help families work out difficult issues or stresses in their relationships and in their lives.

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Parks School in Oakham, Rutland, U.K. has found equal benefits in supporting children with autism and their families. Special [education] schools across England are providing therapies to mainstream the children using trained mentors. Art classes are popular and so is rebound therapy, "which uses adapted trampolines to therapeutic effect with children with special needs." In addition, schools are training family counselors in sensory integration therapy to help families continue treatment at home.

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Michelle Harwel l is a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Attachment and Adoption Therapy. You can visit her Web site or follow her on Twitter (@AdoptTherapy).



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