The Parents' Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dundon, Raelene.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anxiety in children.

Autistic children.

Parenting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 pages)

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019.

Summary:

This guide for parents is a complete introduction to autism and anxiety. Drawing on the author's clinical experience working with children and their families, it provides parents and carers with everything they need to know to help support their child.It covers the basics such as what anxiety is, how it manifests behaviourally and why it is common in autism, before presenting CBT-informed practical strategies for managing a common range of anxieties: separation, social, performance, phobias, and generalised anxiety. It also has chapters dedicated to related behaviours including Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and advice on managing meltdowns.This is a clear, concise and practical guide that answers any questions that parents and carers might have about anxiety and provides support strategies to help children with autism manage a range of anxieties.

Contents:

Intro

The Parents' Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism by Raelene Dundon

Acknowledgements

A Note to Readers

Introduction

Part 1: Understanding Anxiety and Autism

1. What Is Anxiety?

2. Why Do Children with Autism Experience Anxiety?

3. How Does Anxiety Present in Children with Autism?

4. What are the Signs That a Child Needs Help with Their Anxiety?

Part 2: Strategies for Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism

5. Where Should You Start When Supporting Your Child to Manage Their Anxiety?

6. What Are Supportive Parenting Behaviors?

7. Separation Anxiety

8. Social Anxiety

9. Specific Phobia

10. Generalized Anxiety

11. A Special Case: Pathological Demand Avoidance

12. Managing Meltdowns

13. Other Common Expressions of Anxiety in Children with Autism

Part 3: Seeking Additional Support

14. How to Help Educators and Carers Understand Your Child's Anxiety

15. Seeking Professional Help

Useful Resources

Appendix: Behavior Recording Chart

Bibliography

Index

Blank Page.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-78592-657-8

OCLC:

1121142998