1st Edition
What's Your Anxiety Level? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Neurodivergent Children and Teens with Co-Occurring Anxiety Disorders
Introduction
Session 1: Emotion Chart (Optional)
Session 2: Anger Scale
Session 3: Stress Responses and Coping Skills List
Session 4: Anger Switches
Session 5: Caregiver Session
Sessions 6-9: Practice, Problem-Solve, and Perfecting Skill, Part 1
Session 10: Caregiver Session
Sessions 11-13: Practice, Problem-Solve, and Perfecting Skills, Part 2
Session 14: Practice, Problem-Solve, and Perfect Skills, and Plan a Graduation Celebration
Session 15: Caregiver Session
Session 16: Graduation
Appendix A: Templates
Appendix B: Recommended Readings
Biography
Dr. Jennifer Cork is an autistic Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She specializes in treating neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, is a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP), and has a Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies.
"Jennifer Cork’s What’s Your Anxiety Level? is a game-changing resource for neurodivergent kids and teens with anxiety. As an autistic individual, I know how valuable this would have been. Rooted in affirming, research-backed CBT adaptations, it empowers kids with self-regulation tools while respecting their needs – a must-read for clinicians and caregivers!"
Dr. Kerry Magro, Ed.D., CAS
“What’s Your Anxiety Level? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Neurodivergent Children and Teens with Co-Occurring Anxiety Disorders provides a voice for individuals, presenting activities that can be utilized across environments, empowering them to develop strong self-regulation skills as they take control of their emotions.”Carol Burmeister, MA, Author and Educational Consultant
“When I worked with special education children and teens, I wished there had been a curriculum like Dr. Jennifer Cork’s What’s Your Anxiety Level? The cognitive behavioral therapy techniques which were successful with many populations did not resonate with our neurodivergent students or help them with their anxiety. Finally, now, we have answers and hope for these young people.”
Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA, RSD, Award winning author of ten books on Autism
