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Treating Anxiety in AS with Biofeedback
Dr. Clatch writes about how biofeedback can help children with Asperger's Syndrome address and manage their anxiety.
The use of biofeedback in children with AS may provide the additional support that you and your child need to overcome anxiety. Children with AS may not display symptoms of anxiety in the same way that children without the disorder do. Children with AS may not have the ability to express feelings of anxiety and parents may not initially recognize the symptoms of anxiety in children with AS. Anxiety symptoms in children with AS are often unique and can include increased reliance on routines, a preference for rules, engaging in rigid behavior, engaging repetitive behavior or changes in mood, including irritability.
If your child experiences any of these symptoms you should seek the advice of your healthcare provider. Diagnosis of anxiety and treatment through the use of biofeedback may provide the additional supports needed to help your child overcome this disorder and improve social interaction.
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