The aims
After completing this module, you will be able to understand:
- How autistic CYP might express anxiety.
- What can cause anxiety in autistic CYP.
- What you can do to prevent and reduce anxiety in autistic CYP.
Learning objectives
After completing ‘Autism and anxiety’, participants will be able:
- To have greater knowledge about how prevalent and impactful anxiety can be on autistic CYP
- To learn that anxiety can be transactional and we all have a role in reducing anxiety in school
- To understand that there is a toolbox of approaches that can be used to reduce anxiety and the first step is to learn about the individual's triggers and preferred means of support
- To understand that by reducing anxiety we can significantly improve a CYP's ability to engage with school life and their peers, as well as improve general well-being.