Full Description
Anxiety can be overwhelming for children with autism. It doesn't need to be. The anxiety levels commonly found in children with autism affect social skills, memory, learning, and attention span—and often lead to meltdowns. Those who live or work with kids on the spectrum are acutely aware of how disruptive anxiety can be. However, we are rarely provided with clear guidance on how to manage this anxiety. This book bridges that gap.
Through his twenty-plus years as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Lynch has devoted his career to relieving distress in kids with autism and related disorders. Lynch identifies five factors that are commonly known to elicit anxiety in children with autism and breaks down how to tackle each topic in a manageable and effective way. These factors include:
Rigidity
Sensory Sensitivities
Social Challenges
Communication Barriers
Task Frustration
With this clear and comprehensive guide, parents, teachers, and therapists can take the first crucial step towards managing anxiety, relieving distress, and unlocking potential.
Contents
Chapter One: Anxiety 24/7
Chapter Two: Clues to Anxiety
Chapter Three: Identifying the Five "Prime Suspects"
Chapter Four: Prime Suspect #1: Rigidity
Chapter Five: Prime Suspect #2: Sensory Sensitivities
Chapter Six: Prime Suspect #3: Social Challenges
Chapter Seven: Prime Suspect #4: Communication Barriers
Chapter Eight: Prime Suspect #5: Task Frustration
Chapter Nine: Coping Skills for Body and Mind
Chapter Ten: The Five Prime Suspects at School
Chapter Eleven: Embracing Strengths
Chapter Twelve: Coping 24/7
