Anxiety in Children with Autism
The Goal Isn't To Eliminate Anxiety, But To Help A Child Manage It
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Anxiety is an emotion which is characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events.[1][2][3] Anxiety is different than fear in that the former is defined as the anticipation of a future threat whereas the latter is defined as the emotional response to a real threat.[4] It is often accompanied by nervous behavior such as pacing back and forth, somatic complaints, and rumination.[5]
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Anxiety is an emotion which is characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events.[1][2][3] Anxiety is different than fear in that the former is defined as the anticipation of a future threat whereas the latter is defined as the emotional response to a real threat.[4] It is often accompanied by nervous behavior such as pacing back and forth, somatic complaints, and rumination.[5]
Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness and worry, usually generalized and unfocused as an overreaction to a situation that is only subjectively seen as menacing.[6] It is often accompanied by muscular tension,[7] restlessness, fatigue, inability to catch one's breath, tightness in the abdominal region, nausea, and problems in concentration.
Anxiety is closely related to fear,[3] which is a response to a real or perceived immediate threat (fight or flight response); anxiety involves the expectation of future threat including dread.[7] People facing anxiety may withdraw from situations which have provoked anxiety in the past.
Anxiety is closely related to fear,[3] which is a response to a real or perceived immediate threat (fight or flight response); anxiety involves the expectation of future threat including dread.[7] People facing anxiety may withdraw from situations which have provoked anxiety in the past.
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When Should parents worry about anxiety
Experts note there are two red flags of clinical anxiety — avoidance and extreme distress.
In addition, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America divides childhood anxiety disorders into types.
These include generalized, separation, social, and specific phobias.
They each manifest in different ways, but here are some of the most common symptoms. The child:
In addition, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America divides childhood anxiety disorders into types.
These include generalized, separation, social, and specific phobias.
They each manifest in different ways, but here are some of the most common symptoms. The child:
- Avoids specific activities, situations or people
- Tends to focus on what can go wrong
- Has fears that interfere with daily activities
- Is distressed despite an adult's reassurances
- Has trouble sleeping at night or insists on sleeping with parents
- Has headaches or stomach pains (or other physical symptoms) that don't stem from other medical conditions.
Being very afraid when away from parents (separation anxiety)
Being very fearful of school or places where there are a lot of people (social anxiety)
Having extreme fear of a certain thing or situation, such as dogs, insects, or going to the doctor or dentist (phobias)
Worrying a great deal about the future or bad things happening (general anxiety)
Having sudden bouts of intense fear along with symptoms such as a pounding heart, trouble breathing or feeling dizzy, shaky or sweaty (panic disorder)
Being very fearful of school or places where there are a lot of people (social anxiety)
Having extreme fear of a certain thing or situation, such as dogs, insects, or going to the doctor or dentist (phobias)
Worrying a great deal about the future or bad things happening (general anxiety)
Having sudden bouts of intense fear along with symptoms such as a pounding heart, trouble breathing or feeling dizzy, shaky or sweaty (panic disorder)
Children have the same anxiety problems as teens and adults.
However, kids can have trouble understanding and expressing how they are feeling.
Sometimes anxiety is obvious as in the case of a panic attack. Other times it is not so clear.
Sometimes the signs of anxiety in children are physical symptoms like stomachaches, muscle pain or fatigue. Some worries or fears are kept secret because of potential embarrassment or imagined disapproval.
In children it can be expressed as angry outbursts or extreme resistance.
Symptoms can be better understood when the underlying type of anxiety is clear.
Understanding the most common types of anxiety and the associated symptoms can remove some of the mystery.
However, kids can have trouble understanding and expressing how they are feeling.
Sometimes anxiety is obvious as in the case of a panic attack. Other times it is not so clear.
Sometimes the signs of anxiety in children are physical symptoms like stomachaches, muscle pain or fatigue. Some worries or fears are kept secret because of potential embarrassment or imagined disapproval.
In children it can be expressed as angry outbursts or extreme resistance.
Symptoms can be better understood when the underlying type of anxiety is clear.
Understanding the most common types of anxiety and the associated symptoms can remove some of the mystery.
How to address Anxiety
The first step is to acknowledge your child’s condition so you can learn more about it.
"Whatever struggles your kids face, you want them to develop positive coping strategies,"
Diagnosis can even be a relief for some. It can help validate why they may be feeling a certain way.
Typically, it takes a professional to name the problem. That could mean a school psychologist, pediatrician or therapist.
And just as anxiety symptoms vary, so do treatment options.
Some children may be referred to a talk therapist or require medication. Others may find comfort in mindfulness exercises or drawing pictures.
Professionals are there to help support the right care plan for your child. Often, talking with your child’s pediatrician is the best first step.
"Whatever struggles your kids face, you want them to develop positive coping strategies,"
Diagnosis can even be a relief for some. It can help validate why they may be feeling a certain way.
Typically, it takes a professional to name the problem. That could mean a school psychologist, pediatrician or therapist.
And just as anxiety symptoms vary, so do treatment options.
Some children may be referred to a talk therapist or require medication. Others may find comfort in mindfulness exercises or drawing pictures.
Professionals are there to help support the right care plan for your child. Often, talking with your child’s pediatrician is the best first step.
CONCLUSION
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The goal Isn't To Eliminate Anxiety, But To Help Your Child Manage It.
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You will Discover how to master fear with age-appropriate, character-driven stories and activities and Turnaround supplemental child anxiety videos.
Turnarounds adventure story helps you and your child learn together what anxiety is, how it works, and how to overcome generalized or specific anxieties.
Written specifically for children, Turnaround Anxiety is designed to connect with children and address their anxieties in a productive and non-threatening environment – In your own home.
You will Discover how to master fear with age-appropriate, character-driven stories and activities and Turnaround supplemental child anxiety videos.
How Does Turnaround Work?
Turnaround is an audio adventure story that captures your child’s imagination and teaches them how to overcome their anxiety.
It is an evidenced-based, multi-theoretical approach treatment program designed specifically for children.
It uses proven treatment methods (CBT, Narrative Therapy, DBT, Social Learning Theory, and more) to help your child identify irrational thought patterns, cope with intense physical reactions, and learn effective behavioral strategies.
It is an evidenced-based, multi-theoretical approach treatment program designed specifically for children.
It uses proven treatment methods (CBT, Narrative Therapy, DBT, Social Learning Theory, and more) to help your child identify irrational thought patterns, cope with intense physical reactions, and learn effective behavioral strategies.
What types of Anxiety are addressed in Turnaround?
Turnaround intentionally tried to address all the common types of childhood anxiety
They created it as something that can be used with or without a local counselor.
However they strongly recommend a local therapist if the anxiety is associated with sexual or physical trauma, if the anxiety is extreme, or if there are co-occurring problems such as depression.
It is effective with all the major types of anxiety and research demonstrating effectiveness with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, Social Phobia and Separation Anxiety.
They created it as something that can be used with or without a local counselor.
However they strongly recommend a local therapist if the anxiety is associated with sexual or physical trauma, if the anxiety is extreme, or if there are co-occurring problems such as depression.
It is effective with all the major types of anxiety and research demonstrating effectiveness with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, Social Phobia and Separation Anxiety.
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Benefits of Child Anxiety Treatment Through the Turnaround Program?
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They use thjeir experience in working with kids to capture your child’s attention, teach in a way they can understand, and effectively change how they deal with anxiety.
Kids love listening to stories, especially when told by children.
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Your child will bond with the children and characters in the story (a very important part of success), feel a part of a group that understands their struggles, and work to imitate the success they hear being accomplished by the children in the story.
It’s a great way for both parent & child to bond and grow.
Turnaround strongly encourage parents to listen together with their child.
There is a unique language used in Turnaround that you will learn together and use effectively throughout the day.
This is one of the features parents tell they love most!
Turnaround is a money-saving option and costs less than an average session with a psychologist.
Your child will bond with the children and characters in the story (a very important part of success), feel a part of a group that understands their struggles, and work to imitate the success they hear being accomplished by the children in the story.
It’s a great way for both parent & child to bond and grow.
Turnaround strongly encourage parents to listen together with their child.
There is a unique language used in Turnaround that you will learn together and use effectively throughout the day.
This is one of the features parents tell they love most!
Turnaround is a money-saving option and costs less than an average session with a psychologist.
