Groden Institute

Based in Rhode Island USA, the Institute offers a wide range of services, varying from residential, educational services, vocational, and outreach. The techniques that they have been implementing since the 1970’s are relaxation training, cognitive picture rehearsal and visual imagery. Many practitioners worldwide have adapted these approaches with positive outcomes for many people with autism.

The Groden Center
http://www.grodencenter.org

Interview with June Groden
http://www.autism.org/interview/groden.html

The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
http://trainland.tripod.com/june.g.htm

Groden, J and Cautela, J(1978) Relaxation: a manual for adults, children, and children with special needs Illinois, Research Press [manual & video].

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