How to Reduce School Anxiety in Children on the Spectrum
"I need ideas for how to reduce my child's anxiety about going to school please!" For some ASD (high functioning autistic) children, school can be a tense and fearsome place . Kids with special needs in particular may have problems understanding what is expected of them. They may (a) face painful social exclusion, and (b) find the work confusing and stressful. As a mother or father, your instinct is to charge in on a white horse and slay those dragons. But often, a listening ear, a sympathetic word, and a reassuring pat on the back will be a bigger help. 10 Tips for Reducing School Anxiety— 1. Understand the value of tears. Crying can be a great stress reliever. It flushes out bad feelings and eases tension. It's hard to see your ASD youngster crying, and your first instinct may be to help him stop as soon as possible. But after the tears have all come out, your youngster may be in a particularly open and receptive mood for talking and sharing. Provid