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When your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, finding the right autism therapy support can feel overwhelming. At Think Happy Live Healthy, we provide personalized autism therapy services for children, teens, and families in Falls Church and Ashburn, Virginia. Our team understands that every child with autism spectrum disorder is beautifully unique, and we're here to guide your family through this journey with warmth, expertise, and evidence-based therapies.
We believe in treating the whole person—not just core symptoms—while supporting your entire family through compassionate care and effective behavioral interventions that honor your child's individual strengths and needs.
Our Autism Therapy Approach
At Think Happy Live Healthy, we recognize that supporting a child with autism spectrum disorder requires understanding their entire world. Our comprehensive autism therapy services consider your family dynamics, your child's specific interests and challenging behaviors, daily routines, and long-term goals. We never use one-size-fits-all approaches—every autism therapy plan is tailored specifically to your child's needs.
Our personalized therapy approach focuses on building new skills while supporting daily functioning and emotional regulation. Whether your child needs support with social skills development, communication skills, or managing challenging behaviors, our experienced therapists create structured environments where children learn and thrive.
What Makes Our Autism Therapy Different
Personalized Matching Process: Our referral coordinator personally reviews every inquiry to ensure your family is matched with the right therapist who understands your child's unique needs and can provide effective behavioral interventions.
Warm, Family-Centered Care: We offer a free 15-minute consultation with your matched therapist, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and feel confident before beginning autism therapy services.
Comprehensive Support: We support not just your child, but your entire family through parent training, sibling support, and ongoing guidance that extends beyond therapy sessions.
Flexible Service Options: We provide both in-person autism therapy at our Falls Church and Ashburn locations, as well as secure telehealth options for families who prefer the comfort of their home environment.
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Autism Therapy Services We Provide
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy services help children and teens with autism spectrum disorder manage anxiety, depression, and challenging thought patterns. We adapt behavioral therapy techniques to work with your child's communication skills and developmental level, building practical emotional regulation strategies for use in natural settings.
This autism therapy approach emphasizes your child's strengths while gently addressing areas where additional support benefits daily functioning. We focus on developing tools for managing sensory overload, navigating social interactions, and handling changes in routine.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills
DBT skills can be incredibly valuable for children with autism spectrum disorder who struggle with emotional regulation and challenging behaviors. Our therapists incorporate behavioral therapy concepts like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation in age-appropriate ways that help children learn effective coping strategies.
We work closely with families through parent training to ensure these specific skills are practiced and reinforced at home, supporting the development of daily living skills and emotional regulation.
EMDR for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Many children with autism spectrum disorder have experienced trauma related to their neurodivergent experiences. Our EMDR therapy is adapted for individuals with autism spectrum disorder to help process difficult experiences while building resilience and emotional regulation abilities.
We always proceed at your child's pace, using creative adaptations that incorporate special interests and work with different communication skills levels to support healing and integration.
Brainspotting Therapy
Brainspotting is particularly effective for individuals with autism spectrum disorder because it works with the body's natural healing capacity and doesn't require extensive verbal processing. This makes it accessible for children with various communication skills levels while supporting emotional regulation and daily functioning.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Our mindfulness-based autism therapy helps children with autism spectrum disorder develop greater body awareness, emotional regulation, and focus. We tailor mindfulness techniques to your child's interests and abilities, creating structured environments where these skills can be practiced and integrated into daily life.
Somatic Therapy for Autism
Many children with autism spectrum disorder have unique relationships with their bodies and sensory experiences. Our somatic therapy approaches help your child develop greater awareness of physical sensations, improve emotional regulation, and build motor skills awareness through gentle, child-led exploration.
Specialized Autism Therapy Support Areas
Social Skills Development
Social skills challenges are common in autism spectrum disorder, but we believe every child has the capacity for meaningful connections. Our social skills training focuses on helping your child develop authentic relationships based on their interests and strengths rather than teaching artificial social scripts.
Our social skills training happens in natural settings whenever possible, supporting genuine relationship development that transfers to real-world situations and enhances daily functioning.
Communication Skills Support
We honor all forms of communication skills, recognizing that communication includes much more than spoken words. Our therapists are trained to recognize and validate all communication styles while supporting your child's development and expanding their options for connection.
We work with families to identify and strengthen natural communication preferences while introducing new tools and strategies that support social skills development and daily living skills.
Emotional Regulation and Sensory Support
Understanding your child's unique sensory profile is essential for effective autism therapy. Our therapists work closely with families to identify sensory triggers, preferences, and effective emotional regulation strategies that support daily functioning.
We help create sensory-friendly structured environments at home and school while teaching practical emotional regulation techniques your child can use independently in various settings.
Behavioral Interventions for Challenging Behaviors
Our autism therapy approach incorporates evidence-based behavioral interventions that focus on building positive behaviors while addressing challenging behaviors through structured, supportive methods. We understand that reducing challenging behaviors requires patience, consistency, and deep understanding of what drives those behaviors.
Our therapists work with families to identify triggers, develop prevention strategies, and teach alternative behaviors that meet your child's needs more effectively while supporting daily functioning and emotional regulation.
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Family Support Services
Parent Training and Guidance
Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder requires specialized knowledge, but you shouldn't need to become a therapist yourself. We provide parent training that shares practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors, supporting communication skills development, and creating supportive home environments.
We also recognize the emotional impact this journey can have on family members and offer support for managing stress and maintaining wellbeing through our compassionate care approach.
Trauma-Informed Care
Our team includes specialists trained in trauma-informed autism therapy who understand the intersection of autism spectrum disorder and trauma. Many children with autism spectrum disorder have experienced medical, social, or systemic trauma that affects their daily functioning and emotional regulation.
We use approaches like EMDR and Brainspotting, specifically adapted for neurodivergent individuals, to support healing while building resilience and new skills for emotional regulation.
Who We Serve
Our autism therapy services support:
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Children with autism spectrum disorder of all ages
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Teens navigating social skills, identity, and independence
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Young adults preparing for transitions and independent living
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Families seeking support and guidance through the autism journey
LGBTQIA+ individuals with affirming, inclusive care that celebrates intersecting identities
Evidence-Based Approaches
We use only evidence-based therapies proven effective for autism spectrum disorder, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy adapted for autism spectrum disorder
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training
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EMDR therapy for trauma processing
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Brainspotting for emotional regulation
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Mindfulness-based interventions
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Somatic therapy approaches
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Structured behavioral interventions
Our autism therapy services focus on building skills that support daily living, emotional regulation, social skills development, and overall quality of life for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
Getting Started with Our Autism Therapy Services
Your First Steps
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1. Initial Contact: Reach out to our team in Falls Church or Ashburn. Our referral coordinator will personally review your inquiry and discuss your family's needs.
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2. Therapist Matching: We'll match your family with a therapist who specializes in autism therapy and understands your child's unique presentation.
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3. Free Consultation: Enjoy a complimentary 15-minute consultation with your matched therapist to ask questions and ensure you feel comfortable with our approach.
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4. Personalized Treatment Plan: Together, we'll develop an autism therapy plan that addresses your child's specific needs for social skills, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
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What to Expect
Once autism therapy begins, you can expect:
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Consistent, collaborative care that evolves with your child's needs
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Regular communication through our secure client portal
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Parent training and family support resources
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Flexible scheduling options including telehealth
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Progress tracking and goal adjustment as your child develops new skills
Why Choose Think Happy Live Healthy for Autism Therapy
Experienced Team: Our therapists specialize in autism spectrum disorder and are trained in multiple evidence-based approaches to provide comprehensive behavioral interventions.
Personalized Care: Every autism therapy plan is tailored to your child's unique strengths, challenges, and family goals—no one-size-fits-all approaches.
Family-Centered: We support your entire family through parent training, sibling support, and ongoing guidance that extends beyond individual therapy sessions.
Convenient Locations: With offices in Falls Church and Ashburn, Virginia, plus telehealth options, we make autism therapy accessible for families throughout Northern Virginia.
Comprehensive Approach: From social skills training to emotional regulation support, we address all aspects of autism spectrum disorder that affect daily functioning and quality of life.
Warm, Responsive Service: From your first contact to ongoing care, we prioritize human connection and responsive communication that makes you feel supported and understood.
Take the Next Step
If you're ready to explore autism therapy services for your child with autism spectrum disorder, we invite you to contact our team. Our intake process is designed to be welcoming and thorough, ensuring we understand your family's unique situation and can provide the most effective behavioral interventions and support.
Remember, seeking autism therapy support is a sign of strength. Every child with autism spectrum disorder deserves to feel understood, valued, and supported in becoming their most authentic self. At Think Happy Live Healthy, we're honored to be part of that journey with your family.
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward compassionate, personalized autism therapy that honors your child's unique gifts and supports your entire family's wellbeing through evidence-based therapies and structured support.
Serving families in Falls Church, Ashburn, and throughout Northern Virginia with in-person and telehealth autism therapy services.