Autism therapists in Jennings, Missouri MO
Autism and Asperger's
Alicia Polk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, BC-TMH, CCTP-II
While I am not autistic, two of the four of us in my family are. And I have worked with many autistic clients. As with ADHD, autism is only a "disorder"in the context of our culture. Autistic brains are structured slightly differently and function slightly differently. When autistic people are measured by neurotypical standards, it's no surprise they appear "disordered." The same happens to neurotypicals when you measure them by autistic standards. My role is one of support and education. I will help you understand how your brain works (as opposed to the neurotypical brain) and to identify the strengths you have as a result of the way your brain works. I will help you develop strategies to help with challenges you are dealing with and other potential issues such as emotional regulation.
I will help you with unmasking, emotional regulation challenges,
7 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
Jamie Pettus
Psychologist, PsyD
My work with autism is emerging as I obtain more training. I will be offering both therapy and assessment for autistic persons.
21 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
Ailyn Payan, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
I often evaluate children with Autism and help parents go through the acceptance period of having a child with ASD. I help parents find strategies to manage the child's behaviors.
14 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
Dr. Bridget Kromrey
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide psychological assessments for adults and children regarding questions surrounding autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I also provide specific therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with ASD diagnoses.
10 Years Experience
Autism and Asperger's
B Well Counseling Center
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, LMFT-A, LPC-A, LCSW-S
Margaret Novotny is a speech pathologist and a LMFT-Associate who ran a school for students on the Autism Spectrum. She has extensive knowledge and experience working with children and adults who struggle with social skills (making conversations, reading body language, Making and keeping friends, and combatting shyness/ social anxiety. We offer social skills and executive functioning skills camps/groups as well. Please see our group offerings here: https://www.bwellcounselingcenter.com/groups
28 Years Experience