CBT by Condition

Guide

CBT Adaptations for Autism + Anxiety

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Adaptations

  • Visual schedules, concrete steps, and clear exposure ladders.
  • Leverage special interests and predictable routines.
  • Caregiver involvement for prompting/praise; reduce accommodation.

Journaling prompts (youth + caregiver)

  1. Exposure step today; difficulty 0–100; what helped.
  2. Visual/cue that made the step easier.
  3. Caregiver support used and response noticed.

Use visual checklists; see How to Journal.

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