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Attacking Anxiety
eBook - A Step-by-Step Guide to an Engaging Approach to Treating Anxiety and Phobias in Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
ISBN/EAN: 9781784500443
Umbreit-Nr.: 2270691
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 184 S.
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 21.07.2015
Auflage: 1/2015
E-Book
Format: EPUB
DRM: Adobe DRM
- Zusatztext
- <p>Drawing on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this book sets out a clear, enjoyable, step-by-step approach for addressing the sorts of anxieties, fears and phobias that are so common in children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related challenges.<br><br>Using this easy-to-follow model, parents and professionals will have the tools they need to help children and teens cope with and sometimes overcome anxieties caused by everyday occurrences. The book covers seven common scenarios, from fears of environmental sounds and visiting the doctor or dentist, to anxieties around transitions, changes to schedules and an intolerance for making mistakes. The model can be adapted to suit almost any anxiety or phobia and is ideal for use at home, at school and in clinical settings where it can be integrated into a variety of treatment approaches and styles.<br><br>Designed to help parents of children with autism spectrum disorders and the teachers and therapists who work with them, this book is an excellent resource for successfully alleviating many of the anxieties and phobias that interfere with life enjoyment, not only for the child but for the entire family.</p>
- Kurztext
- Drawing on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this book sets out a clear, enjoyable, step-by-step approach for addressing the sorts of anxieties, fears and phobias that are so common in children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related challenges.Using this easy-to-follow model, parents and professionals will have the tools they need to help children and teens cope with and sometimes overcome anxieties caused by everyday occurrences. The book covers seven common scenarios, from fears of environmental sounds and visiting the doctor or dentist, to anxieties around transitions, changes to schedules and an intolerance for making mistakes. The model can be adapted to suit almost any anxiety or phobia and is ideal for use at home, at school and in clinical settings where it can be integrated into a variety of treatment approaches and styles.Designed to help parents of children with autism spectrum disorders and the teachers and therapists who work with them, this book is an excellent resource for successfully alleviating many of the anxieties and phobias that interfere with life enjoyment, not only for the child but for the entire family.
- Autorenportrait
- <p>Karen Levine, Ph.D., is a Psychologist and Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School.<br><br>Naomi Chedd, LMHC, is a Mental Health Counselor and Educational Consultant in Private Practice in Lexington, MA.<br><br>Karen and Naomi have worked collaboratively with children with autism and developmental disabilities for almost 20 years. They have written many articles for families, therapists and educators and they frequently present at conferences. Their book, Replays: Using Play to Enhance Emotional and Behavioural Development for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ISBN 9781843108320) is also published by JKP.</p>