{"id":923,"date":"2024-03-08T17:14:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T17:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awesomearchie.co.uk\/?p=923"},"modified":"2024-03-08T17:26:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T17:26:51","slug":"anxiety-toolkits-meeting-author-illustrator-simon-chadwick-and-world-book-day-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awesomearchie.co.uk\/?p=923","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety toolkits, meeting author\/illustrator Simon Chadwick and World Book day 2024 :)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Anxiety and Autism – Toolkit, tips and online support links<\/strong>\ud83e\udde0\ud83c\udf08<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the start of this week I was able to attend a parent support anxiety workshop provided by BCP council to better support parents\/carers in their local area. This prompted me to share our own view point on the tricky navigation of supporting a child with complex anxiety and autism (or any neurological difference).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some useful autism-anxiety specific hints , tips and toolkit bits that we find useful in our home \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Below are some general tips and guidance from autistic people and professionals that you might want to try (taken from the National Autistic Society website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand the triggers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep a diary to help identify when you are anxious, and what might make it worse.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monitor and manage your energy levels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be aware of\u202fyour energy levels after social interactions and other events\/situations that you may find tiring or\u202fdifficult.\u202f Recharge by taking time for yourself and doing things you enjoy.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make the environment work\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make adaptations to the environment where possible, for example lower unnatural light if too harsh. 
Try noise-cancelling headphones to reduce sensory overload.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-soothe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use sensory tools and stimming to reduce anxiety levels, if that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relaxation and calming activities<\/strong>\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try relaxation methods such as meditation, mindfulness, yoga and exercise.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual schedules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual schedules to help structure the day and reduce uncertainty within your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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