Social Skills and Autism
Jed Baker, PhD presents strategies for lowering anxiety and helping individuals with autism confront their fears while increasing social skills. He details appropriate motivational techniques, emphasizing visually based strategies. Baker incorporates cognitive behavioral strategies, exercises, and mindfulness techniques aimed at lowering anxiety to the point where people can begin to confront their fears.
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