EMDR and autism

anyone autistic had EMDR therapy. Did it help you? I have friends also autistic recommend it. Good therapy for you?

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Cigarguy · M

No but it's not something are neurologist recommended because there is limited research on people with autism and EMDR. It more for helping with trauma and anxiety then Autism really.

GoldenOldie · 31-35, M

@Cigarguy what therapy is most effective for an autistic person like me?

Cigarguy · M

@GoldenOldie friend I am not a smart man so I couldn't even guess, I would strongly recommend you find yourself a good neurologist and work out something with them.

GoldenOldie · 31-35, M

@Cigarguy ah I see! If it helps although I’m autistic; the therapy (EMDR) would be for OCD; with a large trauma element

Cigarguy · M

@GoldenOldie my daughter and I both use ERP to help with our OCD. It's a lot of work but it's helping us both

GoldenOldie · 31-35, M

@Cigarguy is it adapted for autism? How do you find the ERP helps?

Cigarguy · M

@GoldenOldie no we use it for OCD. We both have it. And yes it's helping but like I said it takes time and work. It's not easy retraining the way you think and the progress can be small.

GoldenOldie · 31-35, M

@Cigarguy ah; I have both!

How long did it take you and your daughter? Were there any tips or insights? Did you use self-therapy?

Cigarguy · M

@GoldenOldie we have just started the therapy less than a month ago so I cannot tell you much but we're making slow progress like I said try to find a neurologist that can help you

GoldenOldie · 31-35, M

@Cigarguy ty, getting assessed in August

Cigarguy · M

@GoldenOldie good