Anxiety And Autism
A few weeks ago, Solon and I returned from a vacation. It was the first time Solon had been so far from home. While he handled the trip well, for the most part, I could tell he was extremely anxious about something, or many things. This prompted me to do some research on anxiety, the different types there are and how it can affect those with autism. Phobias As most of us know, a phobia is an intense and irrational fear of something that usually poses no actual danger. In autism, phobias can stem from being overly stimulated or overwhelmed. Loud noises, vacuums and other unexpected or uncomfortable noises can often cause anxiety. Likewise, normal childhood fears such as darkness or bugs can also be present and brought on by phobias. In our home, Solon is afraid of just about everything. Age has taught him how to handle it better to a certain degree. There are other phobias he has that he has not been able to take control of. While on vacation, Solon didn't want to get out of the