Utilizing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Families Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder

ABSTRACT

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a growing phenomenon impacting the lives of children and their families. Although resources in the medical community exist for individuals dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder, systemic psychotherapy resources for families are lacking. This article discusses the challenges that families coping with Autism Spectrum Disorder possess as well as their strengths. Solution-focused brief therapy is offered as a resource-based systemic approach to helping Autism Spectrum Disorder families. This article provides an overview of solution-focused brief therapy approach, a rationale for using it with Autism Spectrum Disorder families, and an example transcript of applying the model.

KEYWORDS:

• ASD
• autism
• solution-focused brief therapy