Autism Education Trust (AET) Understanding Autistic Anxiety training session for education professionals working in Kingston.
A deep exploration into why autistic learners are more likely to experience anxiety than their neurotypical peers, what can increase their anxiety and how you can help to reduce it. You will learn strategies for reducing distress by gaining a deep understanding of the individual.
After completing this module, you will be able to understand:
•The impact of high levels of anxiety on autistic pupils.
•How our actions can impact a pupil's level of anxiety.
•The first step to helping a pupil is to learn about an individual’s triggers and preferred means of support.
•How you can prevent and reduce anxiety in autistic pupils by making small adjustments that can make a big difference to their wellbeing.
