Post #11 Managing anxiety
We are most likely all feeling anxious during this unsettling time. Feeling anxious in a situation like the one we currently find ourselves in is normal. Many of us will have ways we have learned that help us to manage our anxiety and ways to self-soothe or to stay calm. For autistic children and young people, anxious feelings occur frequently, anxiety is often heightened and associated feelings can be very intense. This post includes strategies, re sources and apps which may help you to find ways for your son or daughter to manage their anxiety. There are many reasons for increased anxiety in our children and young people. Whilst each person is unique, there are some common reasons which are likely to cause anxiety at this time. This short article gives some reasons for high anxiety in autistic people: 5 reasons for anxiety We are all experiencing anxiety at this time, but anxiety levels may be elevated for your son or daughter. Imagine we all carry a b...