Attacking anxiety : a step-by-step guide to an Engaging approach to treating anxiety and phobias in children with autism and other developmental disabilities / Karen Levine and Naomi Chedd.
Preface -- What is a phobia and how do phobias evolve over time? -- Overview of phobia treatment -- Gradual exposure, humor and interactive play -- The 4-step treatment model -- Treating Sophia's phobia of thunderstorms and bugs -- Treating Will's phobia of environmental sounds, including flushing toilets, hand dryers and vacuum cleaners -- Treating Michael's phobia of injections and blood draws -- Treating Jacob's phobia about losing games and not being first -- Treating Li's phobia of clowns, mascots and people in costumes -- Treating Jordan's phobia about being late and making mistakes -- Collaborating with other professionals -- Appendix -- Unbundling phobias : idea list.
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