*Although we specialize in highly masked women and girls (a much less understood presentation of autism), we also specialize in neurodivergence in clients of all genders, ages, and abilities.
At NCAWAG, we believe in providing excellent clinical care. We always strive to use the latest evidence based diagnostic and treatment methods. However, we know there are major limitations in the applicability of current autism diagnostic methods on women and gender diverse individuals. We also know that traditional talk therapy can have limited effectiveness for autistic individuals. Our team of specialists engage in diagnostic and treatment services with flexibility, and individualized approaches rather than rigidly adhering to outdated standards and strict procedures.
JASPER Child Play Therapy
NCAWAG is pleased to offer JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, & Regulation) a naturalistic, evidence-based play therapy for children aged 12 months to 8 years that supports social communication in neurodivergent children. Developed by Dr. Connie Kasari at UCLA, JASPER has been rigorously tested in randomized controlled research trials with over 700 children and has shown to significantly improve joint engagement, language, functional play skills, and emotion regulation. To learn more about JASPER, visit jaspertraining.org.
We are currently accepting waitlist applicants for JASPER.
Adult Psychotherapy
Therapists at NCAWAG support autistic and neurodivergent adults in individual psychotherapy for a variety of reasons, from psychoeducation about neurodiversity, to lifestyle management, to mental health concerns.
Adult psychotherapy meetings are held either in person or virtually.
We are currently accepting new clients!
Child and Teen Psychotherapy
Therapists at NCAWAG support autistic and neurodivergent children and teens in individual psychotherapy for a variety of reasons, from psychoeducation about neurodiversity, to navigating school, to mental health concerns.
Meetings for children and teens are held either in person or virtually.
We are currently accepting new clients!