IS THERAPY REALLY IMPORTANT?

When I was younger, I met about three of Tobi’s therapists and all of them were completely different. They all had their strengths.

But I would never forget Aunty Nancy, she was an exceptionally beautiful woman and Tobi really loved her. She knew how to handle him well, especially his draining meltdowns. She was superb!

I didn’t see how the therapy might have been hard, all I saw was Tobi trying to communicate with this beautiful woman, singing, talking… It was impressive.

Yes, there is no cure for autism but with therapy, people with ASD can move forward in life. Support is needed, but therapy goes a long way too.

Various kinds of therapy include; Behavioral management therapy, Educational and school-based therapies, Nutritional therapy, Occupational therapy, Parent-mediated therapy, physical therapy, Speech-language therapy.

Yes, not everyone will need all of these therapies, because Autism is a spectrum and one person’s challenge is not the same with another.

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) has been considered a very good form of therapy that young persons diagnosed with autism should take part in.

It comes with loads of benefits for example, it helps them learn skills and also teaches them independence which is crucial for adulthood.

To me, therapy is sort of like a treatment and it can reduce symptoms and help them with daily activities, along with school activities.

I would highly recommend therapy to everyone, including neurotypical individuals. Especially if you have suffered a form of trauma in the past, it is needed.

When choosing therapists, please look for three attributes- Kind, Collaborative and focused. You all need Nancys' in your life.

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