Autism Spectrum Support

Evidence-Based Mental Health Care

Finding mental health support that truly understands autism is challenging. Many providers lack specialized knowledge to distinguish between autism characteristics and psychiatric symptoms, leading to inappropriate treatment approaches.

Our autism-informed psychiatric care combines deep understanding of the autism spectrum with expertise in treating co-occurring mental health conditions, providing compassionate support that honors neurodivergent perspectives.

Dr. Krasner’s Specialized Expertise

Research-based, autism-informed care:

  • Published research on autism spectrum disorders and psychiatric treatment
  • Clinical experience with autistic individuals across the lifespan
  • Understanding of sensory processing and communication differences
  • Family-centered approach recognizing autism affects the entire family system

Our autism-informed practice recognizes:

  • Autism is a neurological difference, not a condition requiring treatment
  • Co-occurring conditions (anxiety, depression, ADHD) are common and treatable
  • Sensory considerations must be integrated into all treatment approaches
  • Communication adaptations ensure accessible therapy and medication management

Addressing Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions

Common challenges we address:

  • Anxiety and depression manifesting differently in autistic individuals
  • Irritability often stemming from sensory overload or communication frustration
  • Behavioral concerns rooted in unmet needs rather than compliance issues
  • Medication management accounting for autism-specific considerations

Our specialized approach:

  • Root cause analysis distinguishing autism traits from psychiatric symptoms
  • Sensory-informed interventions reducing environmental triggers
  • Individualized accommodations for comfortable treatment environments
  • Strength-based focus building on autism-related abilities and interests
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Family-Centered Support

Our family support includes:

  • Parent education about autism and co-occurring mental health conditions
  • Sibling support helping family members understand and connect
  • Communication strategy development for both verbal and non-verbal family members
  • Academic support coordination ensuring appropriate educational accommodations

Through our Faculty Practice:

  • Autism-informed family therapy addressing unique challenges and strengths
  • Parent support groups connecting with other autism families
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Assessment & Getting Started

Our evaluation includes:

  • Autism-informed psychiatric assessment distinguishing traits from symptoms
  • Co-occurring condition evaluation (anxiety, depression, ADHD)
  • Sensory processing assessment understanding environmental needs
  • Family system evaluation addressing communication and support needs

Assessment options:

  • Standard comprehensive evaluation with autism focus
  • Enhanced evaluation with psychological testing and family assessment
  • Intensive evaluation for complex presentations
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What Makes Our Care Different

  • Published research expertise in autism and mental health
  • Neurodivergent-affirming approach treating autism as difference, not disorder
  • Family-centered support helping everyone understand and thrive

Autism doesn’t need to be fixed, but co-occurring anxiety, depression, or behavioral challenges deserve compassionate, informed support that works with rather than against autistic ways of being.

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Serving Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey with autism-informed psychiatric care.