​Sensory Integration Therapy
​-SIT is the process of introducing sensory stimuli in a controlled setting to a person with hypo or hyper sensitivities. The introduction of the different stimuli helps the individual learn to, not react, but adapt in a way that will more efficient for them and the people around them.
Applied Behavioral Analysis​
-ABA is the tool used most by counselors and psychologists when treating Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome. It is considered the most hands-on approach because it is a set of guidelines and practices that help families and individuals apply each of the behavior strategies in every aspect of their life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- CBT's main goal is to help familiarize each individual with social interaction and social settings. Additionally it helps address a person's emotional problems by helping them confront past behavior by looking at their cognitive thought process proceeding each past occurrence.
Oxytocin Administration
- There are many other treatments out there that do not follow the status quo. Strategies like oxytocin administration are still very much in the learning and research phases of understanding and development. However different research has been said help alleviate some of Asperger's social misunderstandings.
Narrative Therapy
​-Narrative Therapy helps the psychiatrist, counselor, or family member bridge the gap between the person with Asperger's understanding and their own. It uses game-type strategies to help the individual involved feel more comfortable as well become more introspective and aware.
​Psychiatry
- Psychiatry is an essential area to incorporate toward the therapy and treatment of any individual with Asperger's. Since many people with Asperger's deal with other diagnoses, it is important to also address those with a Psychiatrist so as to get the proper medication or to show insurance there is a need for other treatments.
Therapies and Treatments
There are a number of different treatments and strategies for Asperger's Syndrome being implemented today. There are many pros and cons to each but it all depends on which is relevant to you or your loved one. Bellow are the most trusted therapies used today as well as some controversial but scientifically backed strategies.