Autism and Managing Anxiety Practical Strategies for Working with Children and Young People.

"This easy-to-use resource is a compilation of practical, evidence-based strategies, interventions and whole-school approaches designed to support teachers and parents who are working with or caring for children and young people with autism experiencing anxiety. Using real life examples and cas...

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Main Author: Middletown Centre for Autism, Middletown Centre
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milton : Taylor & Francis Group, 2020.
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300 |a 1 online resource (139 p.) 
500 |a Description based upon print version of record. 
505 0 |a Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of tables -- List of resources -- List of contributors -- Colour coding for visual supports -- Preface -- 1. Autism and anxiety -- Introduction -- Autism -- Prevalence of anxiety in autism -- Causes of anxiety in autism -- Triggers for anxiety in autism -- Responses to anxiety -- Autism and anxiety in females -- Conclusion -- References -- 2. Social communication, autism and anxiety -- Introduction -- Social communication styles in autism -- Receptive language skills and non-verbal communication 
505 8 |a Expressive language skills and using non-verbal communication -- Social skills and social anxiety -- Cyclical nature of anxiety and communication skills -- Conclusion -- References -- 3. Cognitive theories, learning style, autism and anxiety -- Introduction -- Theory of Mind (ToM) -- Self-regulation -- Alexithymia and autism -- Double empathy -- Executive function -- Working memory -- Cognitive flexiblity -- Visual learning style -- Conclusion -- References -- 4. Sensory processing, autism and anxiety -- Introduction -- Sensory processing and autism -- Hyper-reactivity -- Hypo-reactivity 
505 8 |a Impact of sensory processing on anxiety in autism -- Sensory triggers for anxiety -- Behavioural responses to sensory input -- Conclusion -- References -- 5. Assessment of anxiety -- Introduction -- Formal assessments -- Informal assessments -- Assessment of anxiety in autism -- Assessment measures -- Conclusion -- References -- 6. Anxiety management strategies for autistic children and young people -- Introduction -- Section one -- Removal of the trigger -- Flexibility -- Communication -- Formalised approaches -- Structured teaching -- Story-based interventions and social communication 
505 8 |a Social Stories™ -- Comic strip conversations -- Environmental and sensory strategies -- Creating a low arousal environment -- Calm breaks -- Proprioceptive activities -- Weighted items -- Ear defenders -- Graded exposure or desensitisation -- Stress kits -- Relaxation and mindfulness -- Progressive muscle relaxation -- Calm breathing -- Mindfulness-based activities -- Adapting mindfulness for autism -- Mindful grounding activity -- Body scan -- Mindful breathing -- Guided imagery/visualisation -- The happiness switch -- Section two -- How does CBT work? -- CBT in autism -- Coping statements 
505 8 |a Self-regulation -- Affective education -- Recognising emotions -- Identifying anxiety and levels of distress -- Communicating anxiety -- Emotion thermometers -- Emotion ladder or traffic light -- Incredible 5-Point scale -- Self prompt regulation cards -- Co-regulation -- Identifying triggers -- Identifying emotions -- Regulation of emotions -- Conclusion -- References -- Resources -- Index 
520 |a "This easy-to-use resource is a compilation of practical, evidence-based strategies, interventions and whole-school approaches designed to support teachers and parents who are working with or caring for children and young people with autism experiencing anxiety. Using real life examples and case studies, the book explains and explores the different forms of anxiety, and their impact on the lives of young people with autism. Each chapter offers practical information and strategies that will effectively reduce the negative symptoms of anxiety and help support emotional resilience across home and school environments. Key features of this book include: Chapters exploring the background and theory of anxiety in children and young people with autism, considering the prevalence, causes and triggers of anxiety, cognitive theories, social communication and means of assessing anxiety. A wealth of downloadable anxiety management strategies and resources that can be adapted and used with individuals or groups of varying ages. Developed by a team at the renowned Middletown Centre for Autism, this is an invaluable resource for the busy parent or teacher, along with other professionals looking to support children and young people with autism and anxiety"--  |c Provided by publisher. 
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650 0 |a Children with autism spectrum disorders  |x Education. 
650 0 |a Autism in children. 
650 0 |a Autism spectrum disorders in children. 
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650 0 |a Anxiety disorders. 
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650 7 |a Anxiety in children  |2 fast 
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650 7 |a Autism spectrum disorders in children  |2 fast 
650 7 |a Autistic children  |x Education  |2 fast 
650 7 |a Children with autism spectrum disorders  |x Education  |2 fast 
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