Clinical Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Career Counselors
Located in Paoli, PA

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s Syndrome

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition which usually becomes evident in childhood and affects individuals in their communication, social interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Asperger’s Syndrome was a term formerly used for individuals with what is thought to be the mildest form of autism. The term Autism Spectrum Disorder reflects that ASD is very diverse, and can look much different in different individuals.

Autism spectrum disorders affect three main areas of a child's life:

  • Social interaction
  • Communication — verbal and nonverbal
  • Restricted behaviors and interests

Each child with an ASD may have a different pattern of autism.

Early diagnosis is important. This is because early treatment can help a child with ASD make significant gains in language and social skills.
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s Syndrome often struggle to understand and relate to other people and to their environment and this can result in extreme behavior, which can be seen as tantrums in children or rudeness in adults. Further, they may experience other emotional problems such as anxiety or depression.

PPA offers a range of services for individuals with ASD or Asperger’s Syndrome including:

  • Psychological evaluations for ASD and possible co-existing issues.
  • Individual counseling and therapy
  • Family counseling
  • Social skills development services
  • Parent training
  • Education

 

Paoli Psychological Associates is located in the Main Line suburbs. Our office is based in Paoli, which is convenient to Malvern, Wayne, Radnor, Devon, Newtown Square, Villanova, Berwyn, Devon, Broomall, West Chester, Media, Exton, Downingtown, Phoenixville, King of Prussia, and other towns in Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Chester County, PA and the following zip codes: 19301, 19312, 19333, 19073, 19355, 19335, 19087, 19063, 19460, 19406, 19341.

To inquire about our counseling services, contact Dr. Bill Morgan at 610.644.8182

Paoli Psychological Associates
63 Chestnut Road
Suite Nine
Paoli, PA 19301

610.644.8182

Counseling
Psychotherapy
Testing and Assessment
Psychological Evaluation
Consulting
Life Coaching
Career Counseling

Overview of Services

  • Academic Achievement
  • ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Anxiety and Panic
  • Attention Training
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s Syndrome
  • Biofeedback
  • Career Counseling
  • Child and Adolescent
  • Christian Counseling
  • Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • Depression
  • Divorce Recovery
  • Drug and Alcohol Problems
  • Eating Disorders
  • Educational Evaluation
  • Family Issues
  • Forensic Evaluation
  • Headache
  • Health and Wellness
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Coaching
  • Marriage and Family
  • Men’s Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personal Growth
  • Post-Traumatic Stress
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Relationships
  • School-Related Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stress Management
  • Tele-Therapy
  • Women’s Issues
  • Workplace Issues