Assessing and Treating Anxiety in Autism
Moscowitz dives into what anxiety is, how it feels, and what kind of behaviors are associated. She discusses options for assessment and outlines tools for managing anxiety in autism including graduate exposure, cognitive restructuring, and positive reinforcement. The speaker also briefly touches on challenging behaviors and functional communication training.
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