Helping Autistic Teens to Manage their Anxiety

Theresa Kidd is a clinical psychologist, research fellow and director of private practice with over 30 years of experience in the disability and mental health sectors. In addition to completing a PhD in autism and anxiety, providing specialised training both nationally and internationally, Theresa co-developed and managed the Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program (CSMP) that supports autistic university students to successfully engage at university and beyond.

Introduction; 1. The Overlap: Where Autism And Anxiety Meet; 2. Risks, Triggers And Expression: A Lens For Understanding Anxiety; 3. Making Anxiety Treatment Accessible And Engaging; 4. Supporting Young People With Pathological Demand Avoidance; 5. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy To Reduce Symptoms Of Anxiety; 6. Using Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (Act) To Increase Psychological Flexibility; 7. Using Dbt Skills To Manage Strong Emotions; 8. The Craft Of Parenting: Supporting The Anxious Adolescent