Autism and Anxiety

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Autism and Anxiety

Evaleen from AUsome Training is joined by psychotherapist, Eoin Stephens and author Jude Morrow. Jude is author of “Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad”.

Three Autistic experts from different backgrounds provide a deep-dive into the environment causes, lived experience of, and practical solutions to anxiety. The course provides you with practical ways to cope with and minimise Autistic anxiety. In particular, we explore the environmental changes needed to minimise the harm to Autistic people of all ages, and outline how this leads to better mental health.

Autistics are disproportionately at risk of suffering from anxiety than the general population. In this course we share insights on how living in the world as “different” impacts our self esteem and wellbeing. Our trainers draw on their own experiences as well as research to explore why Autistic children and adults experience such high levels of anxiety. As humans we are all products of our environments and so we must look at how the social environment responds to, and thus impacts on, Autistics.

Often classed as “odd” or “weird,” Autistics regularly experience bullying, exclusion, silencing and more, all of which impacts how we feel.

Eoin offers information on CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and  stresses the importance of having “autism informed” therapies. He also looks in particular at social anxiety, its root causes and the ways we develop to cope.

Jude shares some of his experiences from his book “Why Does Daddy Always Look so Sad” discussing his experiences with intense anxiety and his own journey to self-acceptance.

Evaleen breaks down the relationship between anxiety, depression and trauma. She emphasises the need for more acceptance of Autistic ways.