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Reducing Anxiety and Trauma Responses in Autistic Children and Teens: Integrating CBT, DBT, and Polyvagal Theory

Reducing Anxiety and Trauma Responses in Autistic Children and Teens: Integrating CBT, DBT, and Polyvagal Theory

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Anxiety is one of the most pervasive and debilitating challenges faced by autistic youth, often exacerbated by heightened trauma responses and sensory sensitivities. Research shows that up to 80% of Autistic individuals experience significant anxiety, manifesting in conditions such as social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), selective mutism, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder. These anxieties can interfere profoundly with daily functioning and quality of life, leaving clinicians searching for effective, compassionate interventions tailored to the unique needs of this population.

Join internationally renowned expert Jed Baker, PhD, for this transformative seminar that equips you with evidence-based approaches to address anxiety and trauma in autistic children and teens. Drawing on the best of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Polyvagal Theory, Dr. Baker will show you how to calm the nervous system, foster emotional regulation, and guide your clients through exposure-based treatments – while adapting strategies for both highly verbal and less verbal individuals.

This training goes beyond theory, offering actionable insights into engaging resistant clients, tailoring interventions to the neurodivergent experience, and addressing the underlying trauma responses that amplify anxiety in autism. Through compelling case studies, live demonstrations, and practical tools, you’ll leave with a robust clinical framework to help your clients build resilience and thrive.

Here's What You'll Learn


ASD and Anxiety Disorders: Brief Overview
  • Comorbidity
  • Heightened anxiety and trauma in ASD
  • Components of effective treatment
Client-Centered Strategies to Engage Highly Verbal and Less Verbal Autistic Clients
  • Science of CBT
  • Emotion regulation tools of DBT
  • Nervous system-calming principles of Polyvagal Theory
  • Gradual Exposure
  • Collaborative problem solving
  • Calming and grounding activities during and after exposure sessions
  • Crisis management and scheduled maintenance
  • Medications
Sample Cases: Specialized Strategies
  • GAD focused on school performance
  • OCD
  • Selective mutism
  • Social phobia
  • Specific phobia
  • PTSD
  • Medical care anxiety
  • Panic disorder
Risks and Limitations of Anxiety Treatment in Autistic Youth
  • Research gaps and challenges

Everything You're Getting


  • 2 Hours 2 Minutes of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

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Jed Baker, PhD

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Jed Baker, PhD, has been the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems, for 30 years. He has directed social skills training in numerous school districts and consulted with schools nationwide to develop programs. He writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors.

He is an award-winning author of 10 books, including Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Aspergers Syndrome and Social Communication Problems; Preparing for Life: The Complete Handbook for the Transition to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome; The Social Skills Picture Book; The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond; No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior; No More Victims: Protecting those with Autism from Cyber Bullying, Internet Predators & Scams; Overcoming Anxiety in Children and Teens and School Shadow Guidelines. His work to develop social skills and reduce bullying has also been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, The CBS Early Show, and the Discovery Health Channel.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Jed Baker is a director of a social skill training project in private practice and has an employment relationship with Rutgers University. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Baker receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Jed Baker has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150223
Duration:
2 Hours 2 Minutes
Copyright:
May 09, 2025
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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