Workshop No. 3
Act, autism, and what is in between: Act as a therapeutic method with patients on the autistic spectrum
Dr. David Cohen
In the workshop, we will present ways to apply the ACT method to patients on the autistic spectrum and understand how it may be the most effective therapeutic tool for working with these patients.
Autism is a neurological syndrome characterized by rigidity in thinking, difficulties in interpersonal communication, anxiety, and difficulties in regulation. Professional literature indicates that ACT therapy helps patients on the continuum and their families.
Develop more flexible thinking and behavioral patterns to enable coping with changes in daily life
Define concrete and realistic values and life goals in order to exploit personal potential.
Change ineffective communication and behavior patterns
Deal more effectively with anxiety and frustration
In the workshop we will present ways to apply the ACT method to patients on the autistic spectrum and understand how it may be the most effective therapeutic tool for working with these patients. In the workshop we will also learn ways to help the patient on the autistic spectrum and his family. Define values, understand and accept his disabilities and the differences between him and 'neurotypical' people, flex his thinking and more effectively control his choices and behavior.
Who is the workshop intended for:
Those with basic knowledge - for example, graduates of a workshop or basic course
Dr. David Cohen - Senior Clinical Criminologist , formerly a risk assessor and therapist for sexual offenders within the Ministry of Health (1990-2019). Since 2019, he has been a therapist at "Along the Way" in Rishon LeZion, providing sexual-social therapy to people on the autistic spectrum and people functioning at the Msha level at all levels of functioning, training families and treatment teams. He has been a therapist at the EKT since 2020.