Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety and Trauma in Autism

Often, parents and professionals express that anxiety may be at the root of challenging behaviors. Research confirms their stance with high rates of anxiety present in individuals with autism, but many times little is done outside of the search for medication. This workshop will address why anxiety and trauma may manifest differently in individuals with autism. Additionally, it will look at tools to measure behaviors and identify triggers which may be used during a functional behavior assessment in order to design effective behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs.