Lauren Moskowitz, Ph.D. discusses positive behavioral strategies for supporting individuals with autism who also experience anxiety. She defines anxiety in terms of the interactions between thoughts, behaviors, and physical feelings and emphasizes the need for education and acceptance around anxiety. The presenter provides helpful tips for cognitive restructuring and facing your fears through gradual exposure. Moskowitz outlines how to reinforce behaviors and gives examples of helpful relaxation techniques. She covers modifications to cognitive behavior therapy programs for autism and touches on positive behavior support and prevention strategies before the Q&A.

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