Therapy For Children and Teens With High Functioning Autism Plus Anxiety

Does your child have a diagnosis of  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is also showing signs of increased anxiety?

Anxiety is very common in children and teens with ASD. Even children with high-functioning autism can be susceptible to experiencing anxiety, worry, and other mental disorders.

Children with ASD can express anxiety and nervousness in many varying ways. They may show some or all of the symptoms below.

Signs To Look For

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Separation Anxiety

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Sweating, Flushing

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Rapid Heart Rate

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Repetitive Behaviors

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Muscle Tension

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Excessive Worry About Homework

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Refusal To Go To School

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Rocking Back and Forth

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Flapping Their Hands

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Stomachache

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Separation Anxiety

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Sweating, Flushing

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Rapid Heart Rate

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Repetitive Behaviors

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Stomachache

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Muscle Tension

N

Flapping Their Hands

N

Rocking Back and Forth

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Refusal To Go To School

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Excessive Worry About Homework

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective and powerful treatment of many conditions including panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and also Autism Spectrum Disorder with accompanying anxiety.

How We Can Help

At Mindful Mind and Body we understand and recognize the uniqueness of each child and family. Our CBT and Mindfulness-Based therapy and programs are modified and adjusted to meet the individual and family where they are and taking into consideration their needs and challenges and utilizing their strengths and building on their abilities.

Together we will create a plan to reduce the levels of your child or teen’s anxiety symptoms and their frequency, increasing the overall functionality and quality of life for your child and your family.

We want to help.

Contact us to request a FREE 15-min consultation.

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In Treating ASD

For more information on how we can help your child, teen, and family please fill out the contact form below or give us a call to schedule a consultation.

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