While this post is specifically about storms, the strategies and philosophy can be adapted for other fears.
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Recently, I came across an adult asking how to help an autistic child with fear of thunderstorms, or astraphobia, a question I’ve seen come up in several places.
We’re going to try and help you help your children tackle those fears.
I’m teaming up with Autistic meteorologist, JP Kalb, the vlogger behind the YouTube channel, Weathering the Autism Storm, where he tackles topics like budgeting, navigating public transit, and more light-hearted topics, like doing the Beanboozled challenge. The noise of thunder can be deafening, the violent flashes of lightning and the loud POP! when it strikes a nearby tree can cause even the most even-keeled adult to jump, but for people very sensitive to sudden or loud noise and bright lights, it can be downright terrifying. Sensory issues can exacerbate anxiety about inclement weather, too. The good news is that there’s a huge opportunity to build your relationship with your child and to bond as you process your way through fears together. It’s absolutely cruel to expect autistic kids to regulate their nervous systems and “get over it” because they can’t. Storms can be scary for children and even adults, but autistic kids tend to be hyper-alert and have very reactive nervous systems, which makes them more susceptible to feeling fears intensely and being startled severely. Choosing a Good– or Bad– Therapist for Your Autistic Child.Directory of NeuroDivergent Graphic Designers & Illustrators.Directory of Specialists Diagnosing Autism (ASD) in Adults.Directory of NonSpeaker Pages, Blogs, & Media.AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication.
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