AutPlay Therapy

AutPlay is neurodivergent paradigm informed, and designed to help address the mental health needs of neurodivergent children ages 3-18 (including autistic children, those with ADHD, social anxiety, sensory differences, learning differences, and developmental and physical disabilities). This model is then designed for you (the caregivers) to continue at home and the young person can continue to work on their own goals through AUTplay therapy/ counselling with individual sessions. 

AutPlay protocol typically follows three phases of therapy –

1) Intake and Assessment Phase,

2) Structured Play Intervention Phase, and

3) Termination Phase.

Additionally, protocol involves the AutPlay Follow Me Approach (FMA), a child led (non directive based philosophy to meet engagement, connection, and relationship development needs.

AutPlay Therapy is a neurodiversity informed and affirming collaborative process designed to value the individual child and highlight their strengths as well as guide areas of intervention, goals, and approaches for addressing the needs of the child and family.

The therapeutic powers of play (core change agents) are utilized to address a variety of possible needs including emotional regulation struggles, social navigation needs, engagement/connection growth, anxiety and fear reduction, sensory challenges, executive functioning struggles, depression and self-esteem issues, trauma issues, advocacy, stigmatization, identity appreciation, the social model of disability, autonomy, inclusion needs, and parent/child relationship struggles.

You can find out more about AutPlay therapy at https://autplaytherapy.com

Kristin is a fully Certified Autplay Therapy Provider, to book an appointment, please call (02) 6013 9757 to complete an intake. NDIS participants welcome. About Kristin is here, and fees are here.