Stress Prevention and Strategies for ASD

UPDATED 5/14/24

Children with ASD tend to express themselves in ways that are not socially correct at times. When they are frustrated or angry they do not know how to communicate how they feel or how to calm themselves down in a meaningful way. Here are some suggestions on how to prevent stress and strategies on how to relieve it.


Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders by Jeanette McAfee

Information includes:

• Data Collection; Recognizing Stress Signals and Causes and Effects of Stress

• Stress Monitoring Stress Levels; Relaxation Techniques

• Stress Prevention

• Templates- Anger Thermometer, Emotion Scales, Stress Tracking Chart, Summary of Stress Signals, Summary of Common Stressors



books.google.com- Anger Treatment for People with Developmental Disabilities: A Theory by John L. Taylor

sheppardpratt.org- Tips for Reducing Stress in Children with Autism

autism-help.org- Stress & Autism Spectrum Disorders

rainbowtherapy.org- How to Manage Stress and Anxiety in Autism

goldencaretherapy.com- Autism Stress Relievers and Calming Strategies

autismwestmidlands.org.uk- Managing Stress and Anxiety

juliewalescounselling.co- 10 tips to reduce stress in a child with autism

abtaba.com- 7 Calming Strategies for Autism: Every Parent or Guardian Should Know

goldenstepsaba.com- Managing Anxiety And Stress With Autism

crossrivertherapy.com- 20 Calming Strategies For Kids With Autism

autismteachingstrategies.com- Filter The Anger: A hands on social skills activity to help kids with autism to handle angry verbal outburst (click on filter the upsetting thoughts kid for printable or onscreen version for teletherapy)

lianalowenstein.com- Creative Strategies for the Treatment of Anger

thehelpfulcounselor.com- 35 Ways To Help an Angry Kid

thehandyschoolcounselor.blogspot.com- Don't Be An ANGRY BIRD: Lessons on Anger Management for Kids

positiveparentingconnection.net- 6 Creative Ways To Help Children Deal with Anger

squarespace.com- Parent Guide to The Anger Thermometer & The Anger Rules

Stress Management- Stress Thermometer and how to use it

do2learn.com- What are Stress Triggers?

onestopcounselingshop.com- Dealing With Anger Counseling Activity Pack
Students often have difficulty dealing with anger in safe, appropriate ways. These activities help students to discover what anger feels like, what triggers their anger, and what they can do to cope with being angry.

pinterest.com- Stress and Anger Management (lots of great activities here!)

pinterest.com- Anger Activities for Kids

freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com- Anger Management Charts



Games

nationalautismresources.com- Stop, Relax & Think Game

google.com- Autism Relaxing Sensory Games

yourtherapysource.com- Stress Relief Games For Students

mentalhealthcenter.com- Top 10 Stress Relief Games

autismshop.com- 20 Must Have Games For Children With Autism

nationalautismresources.com- The Anger Solution Game

nationalautismresources.com- The Anger Solution Card Game

nationalautismresources.com- Coping Skills Game

nationalautismresources.com- Worry Control Game

autism-products.com- Anger Control Games

amazon.com- MAD SMARTZ: An Interpersonal Skills Card Game for Anger & Emotion Management, Social Skills; Autism Learning Material; Therapy Game for Kids and Teens

amazon.com- Mad Dragon: An Anger Control Card Game

autism-products.com- Roll A Role A Game of Anger Control

andnextcomesl.com- Free Anger Management Games For Kids (scroll down to these)

kimscounselingcorner.com- 50 Activities and Games Dealing With Anger

flourishnthrive.wordpress.com- Don’t Get Mad . . . The Anger Alternatives Game

creativetherapystore.com- TONS of anger games