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Project

A Comparison of Two School-Based Interventions to Manage Anxiety in Autistic Students

Center:

CO-JFK Partners/University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Judy Reaven
[email protected]
303-724-7646

Project Description:

This study will compare each approach on a variety of measures and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each approach so that school administrators, providers and families can make informed decisions about program selection. Students (N=200): ages 8-14; medical diagnosis of autism, educational identification of autism, or suspected autism; Clinical anxiety according to parent, student or teacher report; Caregivers (N=200): caregivers of students outlined above. Interdisciplinary school providers (n=150): degreed professionals in special education, psychology, counseling, social work, speech/language pathology, OT, etc.; ability to complete study requirements including attending a training and participating in ongoing consultation; ability to deliver either ZOR or FYF-SB to a group of students with autism and anxiety.

Keyword(s):

autism, anxiety, schools, Facing Your Fears, Zones of Regulation

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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