Asperger's Syndrome and Spectrum Disorder Treatment
Effective treatments can improve how someone with Asperger’s copes with social challenges, impulses, emotions, and other behaviors that might be impacting daily life.
Asperger's Syndrome and Spectrum Disorder Treatment
Fort Myers Mental Health Center
Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) existed for many years as a separate diagnosis. However, with the release of the the updated DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), Asperger’s Syndrome is now included as part of the Autism spectrum. Celadon Recovery Campus in Fort Myers offers spectrum disorders treatment including life skills management, assessments, and interventions for successful discharge and aftercare planning.
What Is Asperger's Syndrome and Spectrum Disorder?
AS has been part of the autism spectrum for a few years now. This condition is Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder, although it’s on the high-functioning part of the autism spectrum. Individuals diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome may exhibit quite a few or very few symptoms, as consistent with any of the spectrum-related disorders. Typically, behaviors are characterized by a lack of communication and language skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive thoughts and behaviors, as well as a possible lack of social skills, hyper fixation on specific areas of interest, and other key identifiers.
Asperger's and Spectrum Disorders Indications
Each individual diagnosis is as unique as each sign and symptom of the spectrum. Some of these symptoms include:
- Aggressive behaviors
- Repetitive motor patterns
- Poor muscle coordination
- Depressive mood
- Difficulty in assessing other’s feelings and “reading” other people
- Having problems understanding humor
- Inability to perceive gestures
- Lack of social awareness
- Exaggerated facial expressions usage
- Being sensitive to noise, touch, odor, or tastes
Treatment of Asperger's Syndrome and Spectrum Disorders
Certified Dual Diagnosis Facility
If you’re seeking treatment for yourself or for a loved one, Celadon Recovery Campus is able to provide a secure, stable, environment with staff specialized in spectrum disorders. In fact, we are AHCA certified for comprehensive mental health treatment. Our Southwest Florida facility offers a holistic approach to therapy to help individuals balance physical, mental, and emotional health. therapeutic interventions for spectrum disorders may include social skills training, improving skills and activities of daily living, and other things to target specific areas for sustained improvement.
- Individual therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Speech therapy
- Vocational therapy
- Medication management
