AutPlay Therapy
AutPlay is a specialized form of play therapy with a neurodiversity affirming framework. This form of play therapy is exceptionally effective for neurodivergent children. AutPlay values parents and children’s involvement in the therapeutic process, and this collaborative approach is designed to support your child’s positive self-worth, affirm their identity, and empower them to advocate for themselves.
Healing That Honors Every Child
What to Expect in AutPlay Therapy
We understand that you want to ensure that AutPlay is empowering and helpful for your child. Here's how the process works and why it's so powerful.
Reach Out
Begin services by calling or emailing us, or requesting an appointment directly on our website.
Parent Consultation
We'll meet with you to understand your child's unique challenges and explain the AutPlay approach. Young children typically do not attend this first session.
AutPlay Sessions
We implement a range of play-based, behavioral, and relational activities tailored to the child's unique needs. Our sessions are structured but flexible, allowing for adjustments based on your child’s progress and engagement.
Watch Transformation
After AutPlay, your child will enjoy improved social skills, enhanced emotional regulation, increased practical daily skills, and better connections with you and their peers.
Meet Your AutPlay Therapists
Our AutPlay therapists are specially trained in this neurodiversity affirming approach and exceptionally skilled at blending play, behavioral, and relationship-focused activities.
What AutPlay Therapy Can Help With
Our Louisville AutPlay therapists address the mental health needs of neurodivergent children, including autistic children, those with ADHD, social anxiety, sensory differences, learning differences, highly sensitive, and developmental and physical disabilities.
Emotional Regulation
- Overwhelm or Meltdowns
- Sadness and Withdrawal
- Big Feelings That Feel Hard to Manage
- Struggles with Confidence
Behavioral Concerns
- Strong Reactions or Outbursts
- Difficulty with Changes in Routine
- Power Struggles or Opposition When Feeling Misunderstood
- Repetitive or Regressive Behaviors When Under Stress
School and Social Engagements
- Challenges with Focus or Transitions in the School Day
- Friendship Struggles or Feeling Left Out
- School Avoidance or Burnout
- Challenges with Authority Figures
How AutPlay Therapy Works
At Counseling Unconditionally, we believe that every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in ways that honor their unique way of being in the world. Rather than expecting your child to talk through their challenges like mini-adults, AutPlay provides them the opportunity to process through play, creativity, and connection. Play is a safe and meaningful way for children to explore emotions, develop regulation skills, and build relationships at their own pace.
Our Louisville AutPlay therapists integrate elements of play therapy, behavioral therapy, relational development, and emotional regulation to create sessions that are both structured and flexible. Children are encouraged to take the lead during play, helping them discover that their voice matters and that they can trust their own instincts and problem-solving abilities. We value the connection between your child, you, and us, and believe that the entire family unit should be involved in the therapeutic process.
What Your Child Will Gain
- Confidence in their ability to solve problems
- Healthy expression of emotions through play
- Increased self-esteem and self-acceptance
- Better emotional regulation and coping skills
- Processing of difficult experiences at their own pace
- A trusting therapeutic relationship that models unconditional acceptance