Motivational Interviewing (MI) is particularly valuable for asperger's syndrome when ambivalence about change is blocking recovery.
Ambivalence in Asperger's Syndrome
People with asperger's syndrome are often ambivalent about change — part wants relief, part fears the unknown of being without familiar asperger's syndrome patterns. This is normal, not resistance.
How MI Addresses Asperger's Syndrome Ambivalence
MI uses specific techniques to help people explore and resolve their ambivalence about asperger's syndrome treatment:
- Reflective listening: Hearing and naming both sides of asperger's syndrome ambivalence
- Decisional balance: Exploring pros and cons of changing vs. staying the same with asperger's syndrome
- Evoking change talk: Drawing out the person's own reasons for addressing asperger's syndrome
- Affirming strengths: Highlighting past capacities relevant to asperger's syndrome recovery
MI in Asperger's Syndrome Treatment Settings
MI is integrated into many asperger's syndrome treatment approaches as an engagement tool. It's particularly useful at the beginning of treatment and when motivation fluctuates.