FACING YOUR FEARS (ages 8-14) VIRTUAL

Facing Your Fears is a 14-week program for children and parents that uses a cognitive-behavioural group therapy (CBT) approach for the reduction of anxiety symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Parents will learn about anxiety and common CBT principles used to help their children with anxiety. Children learn how to recognize the symptoms of anxiety and develop coping strategies using the principles of CBT through fun and engaging activities, lessons and home practice.

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To get more information, call our Group Program Facilitator at (343) 686-0886 or via email at bmitchell@lrcss.com.

 

GROUP REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and reside in Durham Region

 

INDIVIDUAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong verbal communication skills

  • Significant anxiety, worry, fears, social phobia, specific phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, or separation anxiety disorder

  • Average or above-average intellectual ability

  • 2nd-grade reading level or above

  • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and/or caregivers are able to safely manage any challenging behaviour

  • Commitment of both parent and child to attend weekly sessions

  • Ability to attend to a lesson up to 45 minutes

  • Basic keyboard/typing skills an asset