

GETTING HELP FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH ASD AND ANXIETY
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


GOOD NEWS ABOUT ANXIETY
I have good news and bad news about Anxiety… More good than bad, I promise! The good news is that anxiety is one of the most natural emotions for human beings. It is the force that moves us toward our goals and pushes us to do bigger and better things. It makes us appreciate a much anticipated and needed vacation and makes joyful moments of our lives exciting and memorable. The bad news is that anxiety can also be debilitating and it can stop us from achieving our goals and f