Autism Psychiatrists in Houston, TX
![Photo of Alice R Mao, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4c2da024-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Her specialty is psychopharmacological treatment of mood disorders, attention disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
Dr. Alice Mao has been in practice in Houston for over 18 years. She is a Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and is in the private practice of adult and child psychiatry. She graduated from Rice University, University of Texas Medical School in Houston and completed residencies in adult and child psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Mao is board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Her specialty is psychopharmacological treatment of mood disorders, attention disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
Dr. Alice Mao has been in practice in Houston for over 18 years. She is a Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and is in the private practice of adult and child psychiatry. She graduated from Rice University, University of Texas Medical School in Houston and completed residencies in adult and child psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Mao is board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
![Photo of Robbie Wright, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4419afd2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Thank you for taking the time to read about my practice. I provide psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents and adults. My areas of expertise include ADHD (both in children and adults) , Autism (childhood), Depression and Anxiety Disorders. As a Board Certified Psychiatrist, I have the expertise to diagnose psychiatric disorders and prescribe medication if needed.
Thank you for taking the time to read about my practice. I provide psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents and adults. My areas of expertise include ADHD (both in children and adults) , Autism (childhood), Depression and Anxiety Disorders. As a Board Certified Psychiatrist, I have the expertise to diagnose psychiatric disorders and prescribe medication if needed.
![Photo of Donna Louella Edwards, PMH-NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46b8758e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked with geriatric patients and patients on the Autism spectrum.
I am board certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and have had a licensed nurse since 1978. I have worked in Emergency Triage of Psychiatric Problems, and worked on many inpatient Psychiatric Units. For the last 15 years I have been a Nurse Practitioner and have been helping people with Emotional and Mental Problems live successful and productive lives. A combination of medication and psychotherapy help people get better. I have worked in collaboration with Dr. Boris Rubashkin since 2004.
I have worked with geriatric patients and patients on the Autism spectrum.
I am board certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and have had a licensed nurse since 1978. I have worked in Emergency Triage of Psychiatric Problems, and worked on many inpatient Psychiatric Units. For the last 15 years I have been a Nurse Practitioner and have been helping people with Emotional and Mental Problems live successful and productive lives. A combination of medication and psychotherapy help people get better. I have worked in collaboration with Dr. Boris Rubashkin since 2004.
![Photo of Candra Smith - Brightstone Psychiatry, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c5f593b9-e2fa-44de-9a59-83f6ff9b26d6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Brightstone Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77054
We offer psychiatric mental health services that include depression, anxiety, bipolar, mood disorders, adhd, autism, opioid addiction, amongst many other disorders.
Our clients are the ideal everyday person facing life's challenges. At Brightstone Psychiatry we are here to serve our clients and make their days a little brighter. As psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, we take pride in providing individualized care and working with clients to help them with trauma, relationships, family and work related stressors, or just to be a helping hand or listening ear. We strive to meet the clients’ goals, listen to their needs, and collaborate with other professionals to meet or exceed the client's expectations.
We offer psychiatric mental health services that include depression, anxiety, bipolar, mood disorders, adhd, autism, opioid addiction, amongst many other disorders.
Our clients are the ideal everyday person facing life's challenges. At Brightstone Psychiatry we are here to serve our clients and make their days a little brighter. As psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, we take pride in providing individualized care and working with clients to help them with trauma, relationships, family and work related stressors, or just to be a helping hand or listening ear. We strive to meet the clients’ goals, listen to their needs, and collaborate with other professionals to meet or exceed the client's expectations.
![Photo of Nelly Okere, FNP-C, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/19500f4b-3bf7-4656-ba5d-d15217ff97e7/3/320x400.jpeg)
Nelly Okere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Accepting NEW clients( children, teens, and adults). Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with focus and concentration, anxiety, sleeping, low motivation, over eating, and depression? Untreated mental health illnesses can lead to poor quality of life and make it difficult for you to reach your goals and achieve your fullest potential in life. I'm passionate about helping clients to get prompt mental health diagnosis and treatments so that they can live their lives to the fullest. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, symptoms of autism disorder and bipolar disorder. Call now for a consultation.
Accepting NEW clients( children, teens, and adults). Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with focus and concentration, anxiety, sleeping, low motivation, over eating, and depression? Untreated mental health illnesses can lead to poor quality of life and make it difficult for you to reach your goals and achieve your fullest potential in life. I'm passionate about helping clients to get prompt mental health diagnosis and treatments so that they can live their lives to the fullest. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, symptoms of autism disorder and bipolar disorder. Call now for a consultation.
![Photo of Dr. Kanwal Mirza, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4bf94e4a-873c-4d40-9619-dcab0c48db43/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Mirza is a licensed and a dual board certified child & adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in mental health issues that arise in childhood or adolescence. Her main areas of focus include ADHD, Autism, behavioral disorders, impulse control disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, adjustment disorders, development disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders and personality disorders.
Dr. Mirza is a licensed and a dual board certified child & adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in mental health issues that arise in childhood or adolescence. Her main areas of focus include ADHD, Autism, behavioral disorders, impulse control disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, adjustment disorders, development disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders and personality disorders.
![Photo of Boris Rubashkin - Memorial TMS, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4539e6d8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rubashkin specializes in the treatment of mental health disorders in Adult and Geriatric patients, including, but not limited to: ADHD, Mood Disorders, such as Depression and Bipolar Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Pervasive Developmental Disorders, including Aspergers, Autism.
Boris Rubashkin was born and educated in St. Petersburg, Russia. He graduated 1969 and took his psychiatric residency in 1973. He immigrated to the United States in 1974 and spent five years working in a mental health field in Minnesota. With his desire to escape from the cold weather, he moved to a warmer climate of Houston, Texas. From 1979 - 1983, he worked at University of Texas Health Science Psychiatric Residency. In 1983, he went into private practice. In 1997, he also became a consulting psychiatrist to Long Term Care Facilities. Additionally, he cofounded Behavioral Health Consultants, a multi-specialty outpatient psychiatric office.
Rubashkin specializes in the treatment of mental health disorders in Adult and Geriatric patients, including, but not limited to: ADHD, Mood Disorders, such as Depression and Bipolar Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Pervasive Developmental Disorders, including Aspergers, Autism.
Boris Rubashkin was born and educated in St. Petersburg, Russia. He graduated 1969 and took his psychiatric residency in 1973. He immigrated to the United States in 1974 and spent five years working in a mental health field in Minnesota. With his desire to escape from the cold weather, he moved to a warmer climate of Houston, Texas. From 1979 - 1983, he worked at University of Texas Health Science Psychiatric Residency. In 1983, he went into private practice. In 1997, he also became a consulting psychiatrist to Long Term Care Facilities. Additionally, he cofounded Behavioral Health Consultants, a multi-specialty outpatient psychiatric office.
![Photo of Natalie Keller - Your Family Psychiatrist, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/38bd6ebb-ea22-4aa8-a995-2236d9000412/2/320x400.jpeg)
Our psychiatrists treat many common mental health conditions including ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, bipolar, substance abuse, and perinatal mood disorders.
The Cypress and NW Houston communities are growing, and we are here to provide comprehensive individualized treatment for its residents. Our psychiatrists treat patients of all ages as we are all subspecialty trained in children and adolescents after completing training in adult psychiatry. With children and adolescents, we pride ourselves in taking a family oriented approach to treatment. The initial interview includes meeting the child and parent(s) separately to develop an accurate diagnosis. After individual interviews, we meet together to discuss the treatment options that would best improve quality of life.
Our psychiatrists treat many common mental health conditions including ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, bipolar, substance abuse, and perinatal mood disorders.
The Cypress and NW Houston communities are growing, and we are here to provide comprehensive individualized treatment for its residents. Our psychiatrists treat patients of all ages as we are all subspecialty trained in children and adolescents after completing training in adult psychiatry. With children and adolescents, we pride ourselves in taking a family oriented approach to treatment. The initial interview includes meeting the child and parent(s) separately to develop an accurate diagnosis. After individual interviews, we meet together to discuss the treatment options that would best improve quality of life.
![Photo of Agnes Benjamin, PMHNPBC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a39226b5-606d-446f-916f-02c782e82167/1/320x400.png)
Agnes Benjamin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77019 (Online Only)
Agnes is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Her educational specialty and clinical training in psychiatric mental health gives her the ability to diagnose, prescribes treat, manage, and evaluate patients across the life span suffering from mental illness such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, OCD, PTSD, autism, ADHD, gender dysphoria, neurocognitive, and neurodevelopmental disorders with empathy and passion. She has over 20 years of registered nursing experience in a variety of settings including an Acute Psychiatric Hospital, having patients with psychiatric issues.
Agnes is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Her educational specialty and clinical training in psychiatric mental health gives her the ability to diagnose, prescribes treat, manage, and evaluate patients across the life span suffering from mental illness such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, OCD, PTSD, autism, ADHD, gender dysphoria, neurocognitive, and neurodevelopmental disorders with empathy and passion. She has over 20 years of registered nursing experience in a variety of settings including an Acute Psychiatric Hospital, having patients with psychiatric issues.
![Photo of Joanna Afolabi, PMHNP, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8971c37d-53c0-4bbb-ba81-94562b349a16/1/320x400.jpeg)
Joanna Afolabi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77032 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are trying to juggle a million different things at once? Do you find it difficult to balance your relationships, career, and health? Is it challenging to treat yourself well? As a Board-Certified Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, together we can figure out what isn't working and restore equilibrium to your life. My goal is to offer professional, sympathetic, impartial, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based care. I provide care to patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Bipolar disorders, and Psychotic disorders.
Do you feel like you are trying to juggle a million different things at once? Do you find it difficult to balance your relationships, career, and health? Is it challenging to treat yourself well? As a Board-Certified Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, together we can figure out what isn't working and restore equilibrium to your life. My goal is to offer professional, sympathetic, impartial, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based care. I provide care to patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Bipolar disorders, and Psychotic disorders.
![Photo of Harry Siegele, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0115c964-a47d-458c-a1fd-ce8febe03530/2/320x400.jpeg)
Siegele has trained in clinics specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder and has a personal interest in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism.
Dr. Siegele will meet with you for a one-hour initial consultation to gather a comprehensive psychiatric, medical and social assessment. He will then work with you to determine a preliminary treatment plan using evidence-based treatment, encompassing both medications and therapy. Some patients may require a longer period of assessment as Dr. Siegele reviews previous treatment records, collaborates with family members or visits with you to gather more of your history. Dr. Siegele strongly believes in a collaborative doctor-patient alliance and he will work with you to find the best treatment plan for your specialized needs.
Siegele has trained in clinics specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder and has a personal interest in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism.
Dr. Siegele will meet with you for a one-hour initial consultation to gather a comprehensive psychiatric, medical and social assessment. He will then work with you to determine a preliminary treatment plan using evidence-based treatment, encompassing both medications and therapy. Some patients may require a longer period of assessment as Dr. Siegele reviews previous treatment records, collaborates with family members or visits with you to gather more of your history. Dr. Siegele strongly believes in a collaborative doctor-patient alliance and he will work with you to find the best treatment plan for your specialized needs.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77054 (Online Only)
I offer Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and basic therapy for a wide variety of mental health disorders, including: Depression, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Autism, Oppositional disorders, Conduct disorders, Insomnia, Dissociative disorders, and Personality disorders.
Are you confused and fed up with the Google research for answers about your symptoms? Are you becoming overwhelmed with feelings of depression and low motivation? Is your anxiety just not manageable anymore? If you are experiencing these issues and many other mental conditions, you have come to the right place. I would love to assist you in understanding what your issues are and collaborating with you to develop an individual plan that works for you and your needs. I strive to helping you take back control of your life.
I offer Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and basic therapy for a wide variety of mental health disorders, including: Depression, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Autism, Oppositional disorders, Conduct disorders, Insomnia, Dissociative disorders, and Personality disorders.
Are you confused and fed up with the Google research for answers about your symptoms? Are you becoming overwhelmed with feelings of depression and low motivation? Is your anxiety just not manageable anymore? If you are experiencing these issues and many other mental conditions, you have come to the right place. I would love to assist you in understanding what your issues are and collaborating with you to develop an individual plan that works for you and your needs. I strive to helping you take back control of your life.
![Photo of Dr. Emily Y. Wu, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43249e2d-956c-4bda-90cf-848e4255116c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Her practice focuses on ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Psychosis, PTSD, Bipolar Disorders, high functioning Autism, and many others.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Dr. Emily Wu is a Harvard-trained M.D. Psychiatrist. She is Double Board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. She is licensed to practice in Texas. She completed a two-year advanced fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital through Harvard Medical School. She did her residency in Adult Psychiatry at Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program. She obtained her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Texas A&M University, graduating summa cum laude.
Her practice focuses on ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Psychosis, PTSD, Bipolar Disorders, high functioning Autism, and many others.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Dr. Emily Wu is a Harvard-trained M.D. Psychiatrist. She is Double Board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. She is licensed to practice in Texas. She completed a two-year advanced fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital through Harvard Medical School. She did her residency in Adult Psychiatry at Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program. She obtained her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Texas A&M University, graduating summa cum laude.
![Photo of Nicholas Bryant, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d573db7c-bb27-4ded-9519-7fdeac416961/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Bryant is a psychiatrist committed to providing quality mental health care for adults and children of all ages. Believing that mental health is the foundation for a happy and meaningful life, Dr. Bryant takes the time with each patient to understand his or her unique situation in order to customize an effective treatment plan. Always with a smile and caring attitude, he looks forward to welcoming your family.
Dr. Bryant is a psychiatrist committed to providing quality mental health care for adults and children of all ages. Believing that mental health is the foundation for a happy and meaningful life, Dr. Bryant takes the time with each patient to understand his or her unique situation in order to customize an effective treatment plan. Always with a smile and caring attitude, he looks forward to welcoming your family.
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At our mental health clinic, we pride ourselves on our collaborative care approach, which aims to work alongside your primary care physician as well as other treating physicians in order to provide you a personalized and effective treatment plan. In addition, Texas Psychiatry Group offers flexible appointment times as well as online telepsychiatry visits so you can have comfortable and easy access to the care you need. Furthermore, our clinic even offers appointments within 24 hours, so why wait? If you or your loved one is suffering with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health illness.
At our mental health clinic, we pride ourselves on our collaborative care approach, which aims to work alongside your primary care physician as well as other treating physicians in order to provide you a personalized and effective treatment plan. In addition, Texas Psychiatry Group offers flexible appointment times as well as online telepsychiatry visits so you can have comfortable and easy access to the care you need. Furthermore, our clinic even offers appointments within 24 hours, so why wait? If you or your loved one is suffering with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health illness.
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George Attobrah
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024 (Online Only)
I offer quality, affordable mental health care with immediate in-person appointments available in Houston and online appointments throughout Texas. After a detailed assessment and diagnostic evaluation, I will provide you with a customized treatment plan that may include psychotropic medication management and psychotherapy services. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and other mental disorders, I would be happy to help.
I offer quality, affordable mental health care with immediate in-person appointments available in Houston and online appointments throughout Texas. After a detailed assessment and diagnostic evaluation, I will provide you with a customized treatment plan that may include psychotropic medication management and psychotherapy services. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and other mental disorders, I would be happy to help.
![Photo of Chioma Nwokoro - WholeMind Wellness LLC, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/207e35a8-95c2-4e37-b419-791fdf8f4632/2/320x400.jpeg)
WholeMind Wellness LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77071 (Online Only)
Are you struggling? Overwhelmed? having relationship problems? or dealing with cycles of anxiety and mood disorders? I am here to help, I am dedicated to helping you thrive, and together, we can identify what the problem is and get you back to balance.
Are you struggling? Overwhelmed? having relationship problems? or dealing with cycles of anxiety and mood disorders? I am here to help, I am dedicated to helping you thrive, and together, we can identify what the problem is and get you back to balance.
![Photo of Yvonne Amune, APRN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27c1ab86-36c1-4803-852b-a2cc61a056de/2/320x400.jpeg)
Yvonne Amune
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77002 (Online Only)
My clinical focus is on holistic and patient centered care for adults and adolescents, with special attention given to treating anxiety, depression, stress related disorders, as well as substance use disorder. Further, I am trained in motivational interviewing and CBT which I find to be effective tools in understanding and treating these issues. I believe in taking a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping my patients reach their goals. My practice emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship to facilitate the process of healing.
My clinical focus is on holistic and patient centered care for adults and adolescents, with special attention given to treating anxiety, depression, stress related disorders, as well as substance use disorder. Further, I am trained in motivational interviewing and CBT which I find to be effective tools in understanding and treating these issues. I believe in taking a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping my patients reach their goals. My practice emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship to facilitate the process of healing.
![Photo of Titi Foluke Oyawusi, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, -BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/da027a82-4e0f-41b7-8a29-e1016e14027b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Titi Foluke Oyawusi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77036
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of nursing experience. I have working experiences in a variety of settings, including inpatient hospitals, group home settings, crisis centers, outpatient clinics, addiction clinic, and partial hospitalization program (PHP).I have strong emphasis on making sure my patient concerns are being heard, addressed, as well as all inquiries being answered in terms that patient may easily understand in order to optimize patient happiness and improve outcomes.I am committed to achieving the best possible patient outcomes and implementing all necessary treatments
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of nursing experience. I have working experiences in a variety of settings, including inpatient hospitals, group home settings, crisis centers, outpatient clinics, addiction clinic, and partial hospitalization program (PHP).I have strong emphasis on making sure my patient concerns are being heard, addressed, as well as all inquiries being answered in terms that patient may easily understand in order to optimize patient happiness and improve outcomes.I am committed to achieving the best possible patient outcomes and implementing all necessary treatments
![Photo of Reena Kumar, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9836eeaa-bf08-430b-a3fc-b17c71174217/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Reena Kumar, MD is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Nutritional Psychiatrist. Dr Kumar earned her Child & Adolescent Psychiatry degree from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas in Austin. Dr. Kumar is very passionate about working with children and their families and making a difference in their lives. Her patients love her for her calm demeanor, indomitable spirit, and genuine love & care she brings into her their lives. She has also received accolades for family therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion work. She also provides experiential group sessions for mindfulness meditation and lifestyle and dietary changes.
Dr. Reena Kumar, MD is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Nutritional Psychiatrist. Dr Kumar earned her Child & Adolescent Psychiatry degree from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas in Austin. Dr. Kumar is very passionate about working with children and their families and making a difference in their lives. Her patients love her for her calm demeanor, indomitable spirit, and genuine love & care she brings into her their lives. She has also received accolades for family therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion work. She also provides experiential group sessions for mindfulness meditation and lifestyle and dietary changes.
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What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.