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Reversing the negative spiral of stress

Milton, Damian (2015) Reversing the negative spiral of stress. In: Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), 16th March 2015, Brighton, UK. (Unpublished) (Access to this publication is currently restricted. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:62782)

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Abstract

This presentation will explore the factors that influence the levels of stress experienced by autistic people, and how this can produce a negative worsening cycle, reflecting upon differing autistic dispositions and sensory experiences and how these interact with unforgiving social environments. Experiences of ‘meltdowns’, ‘shutdowns’, and system ‘overload’ will be discussed, and how to help reduce the factors that precipitate these. Attention will also be given to noticing the less obvious autistic manifestations of being distressed, such as those of more passive natured autistic people. Within this talk, the concepts of the ‘double empathy problem’ (Milton, 2012) will be explored with regard to the negative effects of mutual incomprehension and emotional disjuncture experienced in interactions with others, and how continuing high levels of stress and alienation can lead to mental ill-health. This presentation concludes by outlining some key points concerning what can be done to reverse the negative spiral of stress that can blight the lives of autistic people.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Paper)
Uncontrolled keywords: Autism, Stress, Anxiety, Support strategies
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard
Depositing User: Damian Milton
Date Deposited: 15 Aug 2017 08:16 UTC
Last Modified: 17 Aug 2022 11:01 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/62782 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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