People with Autism Spectrum Disorders experience high levels anxiety on daily basis. Nearly 50% of US teens and adults with ASD meet criteria for anxiety disorders. Aside from medication treatment, CBT, or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, has been proven effective in the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and other conditions in people who do not have ASD. CBT works by helping someone change the thoughts he has about himself and his life that

Whether your child is starting school or going back to school this Fall, it is a transition that can bring both excitement and worry for children and parents alike. Will I like my new teacher? What if he or she is mean? What if I have a lot of homework? These are very common worries that children have in anticipation of the new school year. You try to reassure your child, tell him or her that everything will be fine, but it just does not do the trick. Here are some tips on ho