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When using EMDR therapy with autistic people, strengths-based approaches must be integral to the intervention. Amanda Tami explains why focusing on strengths and supporting needs is critical to intervention success. Learn more in her webinar presentation on EMDR therapy and autism.
autism.org/emdr-therapy-and-autism
Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. She provides behavior analytic services and psychotherapy to neurodivergent individuals and their families. She has experience treating co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Amanda is certified in EMDR therapy and its applications to children. Amanda has provided training and consultation locally, nationally, and internationally to parents and providers on various topics including building emotion regulation, support across the lifespan, sexuality, and trauma-informed ABA. Amanda lives in Austin with her husband and son and loves cats, crosswords, and Below Deck marathons.
When using EMDR therapy with autistic people, strengths-based approaches must be integral to the intervention. Amanda Tami explains why focusing on strengths and supporting needs is critical to intervention success. Learn more in her webinar presentation on EMDR therapy and autism.
autism.org/emdr-therapy-and-autism
Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. She provides behavior analytic services and psychotherapy to neurodivergent individuals and their families. She has experience treating co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Amanda is certified in EMDR therapy and its applications to children. Amanda has provided training and consultation locally, nationally, and internationally to parents and providers on various topics including building emotion regulation, support across the lifespan, sexuality, and trauma-informed ABA. Amanda lives in Austin with her husband and son and loves cats, crosswords, and Below Deck marathons.
