Does your child appear to have lots of energy? Does your child seem to have a low frustration tolerance? Does their behaviour escalate quickly? Does your child often avoid activities or situations? Is the expression of emotions difficult for your child? If you have responded ‘yes’ to the above questions, then this may be the workshop for you.
This two-part workshop looks at anger and anxiety and the effect these emotions have in the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Participants are given information on a variety of tools to assess levels of arousal and stress as well as strategies used to teach individuals to manage their emotions.
For the second part of the workshop participants are divided into two groups; one to learn about early emotional regulation skills (i.e., behavioural strategies) and one to learn about more advanced emotional regulation skills (i.e., cognitive behavioural strategies) required for adolescence and adulthood.
Prerequisite(s): F4: Sensory Motor Development, F5: Understanding Behaviour, F6: Learning and Teaching
Please refer to the Parent Training Calendar for current information on Special Topics.
