If you’re on this page you probably want to know if hypnotherapy is the right kind of therapy for your child. Hypnosis has been widely used for decades to help people to overcome addictive behaviors, anxiety, and depression. These are all issues that autistic people are more prone to. There is increasing evidence to show that hypnotherapy is useful for us all. Janet Dowling is a professional hypnotherapy specialist recommended by the National Autistic Society. She explains how the therapy sessions are very much tailored to individual needs. The bottom line is that it’s really, really hard for many people with ASD to relax on command. However, she says, there is a huge benefit is this can be achieved. Read more about how hypnotherapy may help with autism in the Autism Parenting Magazine.
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