Poster Session  |   November 2018
Reducing Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Paula Jarrard, OTD; Kathryn Beckman; Bailey Boss; Brittany Catalano; Abbey McDaniel; Ashley Nussbaumer
Author Affiliations
  • Indiana State University
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / School-Based Practice / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   November 2018
Reducing Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211515268p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO6023
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211515268p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO6023
Abstract

Date Presented 4/20/2018

This study examined a Tier 2 weekly intervention group in a school setting for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Group sessions focused on increasing knowledge of body awareness and self-regulation using interoceptive cues. Participation was determined to reduce anxiety symptoms in adolescents with ASD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Paula Jarrard

Additional Authors and Speakers: Kathryn Beckman, Bailey Boss, Brittany Catalano, Abbey McDaniel, Ashley Nussbaumer