Therapists specialising in Autistic Disorder

» Symptoms

• Excessive dedication to work or other activities
• Inflexibility
• Inability to throw things away
• Lack of generosity
• Perfectionism
• Fascination with details, rules, and lists
• Trouble allowing others to do things

» Definition Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder causes a person to become overly obsessed with control, orderliness, and rules. Treatment for this personality disorder should include therapy and counseling.

» Symptoms

• Tingling sensation
• Tremors
• Palpitations
• Tightness in the chest
• Pressure build up in the head
• Hearing an echo
• Violent behavior
• Buildup of tension
• Overreacting to situations

» Definition Intermittent explosive disorder causes repeated episodes of aggressive and extremely violent behavior that is usually out of proportion to a situation. Both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of this impulse-control disorder.

» Symptoms

• Reacts to criticism with rage, shame, or humiliation
• Boasts about talents and exaggerates them
• Fantasies about success, power, or perfect love
• Requires constant attention and admiration
• Lack of empathy
• Obsessive self-interest
• Feelings of self-importance
• Exaggerates achievements
• Unreasonable expectations of positive treatment
• Selfish goals

» Definition Narcissistic personality disorder causes a person to have an inflated sense of self-worth that can become an extreme preoccupation. Therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of narcissistic personality disorder.

» Symptoms

• Chronic depressions
• Anxiety
• Post traumatic stress disorder
• A severe reaction to being chastised or scolded
• Dissociation
• One person completely controlling another

» Definition Emotional abuse is the repeated and purposeful exposure of one person to psychological acts of aggression by another.

» Symptoms

• Anger
• Fighting
• Lack of effective communication
• Avoidance of intimacy
• Arguing

» Definition Power struggles refer to people in a relationship fighting about who is in control, with both trying to dominate the relationship in one way or another. In many cases, relationship therapy and coaching can be very beneficial for couples dealing with all the negatives that come with power struggles.

» Symptoms

• Poor communication skills
• Poor interaction with peers
• Repetitive behaviors
• Strict observance of rituals
• Routines that must be followed

» Definition Autistic disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that usually appears within the first three years of life. Symptoms include poor social skills, poor communication skills, as well as a sense that the child is "in their own world." Treatment for autistic disorder and everything that comes with it is possible with therapy and counseling that is centered around helping a child with their particular problems.