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Anxiety and Autism - Practical Strategies and Tools
PsyClass' mission is to empower and equip educators with the psychological tools needed to respond to their students' needs with calm, confidence and compassion.
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Course Overview
If you're a principal or educator looking to support your autistic students who are experiencing anxiety, our course is designed for you. We know that autism and anxiety often go hand-in-hand, and as educators, it's important to understand the unique needs of autistic students when it comes to anxiety management. Our course provides practical strategies and tools that teachers and SNA’s can use to help support autistic students who are struggling with anxiety. By enrolling in our course, you'll learn about the different types of anxiety that autistic students may experience and gain an understanding of how to recognize and respond to their needs. You'll also learn effective communication techniques and practical strategies for creating a calm and supportive learning environment. With this course, you can help ensure that all of your students are given the support they need to thrive.
Course Content
- Introduction to anxiety and Autism and their co-occurrence
- How to recognise various presentations of anxiety in the classroom
- Learn about the impact of sensory processing on anxiety in autism.
- Explore the impact supporting distressed students can have on teachers’ wellbeing and explore the value of reflective and self-care practices.
- Explore a range of management strategies for autistic students experiencing anxiety.
- A pack of useful planning resources and worksheets.
- How to implement strategies at a whole school level within SSE.
