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Anxiety Management for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

Your Guide to Preventing Meltdowns and Unlocking Potential
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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.
Dr. Christopher Lynch is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety management for children. He is currently the director of the Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Department at Goryeb Children's Hospital where he developed the aspirations life management program for children on the autism spectrum. Dr. Lynch has over fifteen years of experience in working with children. It is his ambition to continue to develop services and resources that provide children with the skills needed to both cope and thrive.
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
"I completely agree with every word of advice within its 181 pages. Whether your child is six or 16, verbal or non-verbal, you'll get something from it. I would however say that it's particularly essential for teachers of children in a mainstream school setting."- Debby Elley, AuKids magazine "This clear guide can help families take the first crucial steps towards managing anxiety and relieving distress." - Autism Eye
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