COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: Techniques to help Autistic Child Deal with Unexpected Emotions, Overstimulation and Stressful Situations
"Are you avoiding social occasions or play dates because you are afraid of how your autistic child will behave? Do you stay up late at night, worried that your child may struggle to make friends or progress academically? Do you worry that successful therapies for your child may involve time and money that you just don’t have? If the answer to these questions is “Yes,” know that you are not alone. A 2018 study showed that the parents of children with ASD experience more psychological distress and lower social support than parents of neurotypical children. They may also struggle with problems like anxiety. You may be so overloaded with advice, information, and warnings from parents or friends that you feel frozen in the spot. But it is precisely when you feel most overburdened that the right coping skills can get you out of your rut – and the same applies to your child...."
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26 March 2023
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