Relaxation

Progressive muscle relaxation, visual imagery, massage, sensory and relaxation rooms are useful techniques to assist individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to deal with anxiety and cope better with day-to-day activities.

Information Sheet 1. Relaxation - pdf 14kb

Relaxation techniques
http://www.autism.org.au/RELAXATION%20TECHNIQUES.htm

Groden Center
http://www.grodencenter.org

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

A young adult’s guide to deep breathing as a relaxation technique
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/education/young.html

Calming effect of deep touch pressure
http://www.grandin.com/inc/squeeze.html

Attwood, T (1992) "Managing the unusual behaviour of children and adults with autism" Communication 26, 2, 10-11.

Angrist, M (1998) "Relaxation for the person with autism" IN Helping people with autism manage their behavior. Indiana Resource Center for Autism. Pp 42-45.

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

Semuha, M (1992) "Conditioned relaxation" Communication 26, 3, 21-23.

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