PALS
Jul 27, 20233 min
Updated: Aug 9, 2023
PALS Meeting Minutes
July 26, 2023 9:30 a.m.
Virtual Meeting using Zoom
Open Forum
Open Forum is an opportunity for participants to come together and discuss a variety of topics, offer resources, and ask questions related to special education.
How Positive Self-Talk Can Help With Anxiety Attacks
We discussed teaching and modeling different techniques in working through an anxiety/panic attack, regardless of its origin. We also discussed the different types of anxiety creating the panic attack. We'll break it down:
Different Types of Anxiety
Listed below of different types of Anxiety. This may not be a complete list and we recommend seeking more information on all.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): excessive concern over day-to-day problems for more than six-months
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out of Control
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder: experience regular attacks of panic or fear
Panic Disorder: Answers to your most important questions
Social Anxiety Disorder: an everyday social interaction leads to irrational fear, embarrassment, or anxiety; a person may be afraid of being judged or humiliated in social interactions
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Quick Guide to Social Anxiety Disorder
Phobia-related Disorders: an irrational or excessive worry or fear about something; even though a person knows these thoughts are irrational, they may be afraid of an object, situation, or place.
Phobic Anxiety Disorders: Common Phobias & Treatment
Separation Anxiety Disorder: one of the most common types of anxiety disorders, it is when someone experiences excessive distress when separated from someone else
Separation Anxiety Disorder in Children
Quick Guide to Separation Anxiety Disorder
Agoraphobia: excessive fear or worry about leaving home or going to a crowded place
Agoraphobia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Agoraphobia - Psychiatric Disorders
Concomitant ASD and SAD: People with Autism Spectrum Disorders presenting Social Anxiety Disorder traits associated with alterations in social reciprocity and particularly social communication and social motivation.
In autism, social difficulties may set the stage for anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety/Depression
The Development of Social Anxiety in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders
ADHD and Anxiety: individuals with ADHD are four times more likely to have GAD at some point in their life.
ADHD and Anxiety: Symptoms, Connections, & Coping Mechanisms
ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Hand in Hand?
Techniques to Help Overcome Anxiety in the Moment
There are many different techniques available when it comes to helping a person work through a moment of anxiety. Seeking professional help is always at the forefront of any plan. Positive Self-Talk is one technique to regain control during an anxiety attack. Learn more:
Types of Positive Self Talk During Anxiety Attacks
10 Ways to Practice Positive Self-Talk
Creating Positive Self-Talk to Abate Anxiety and Depression
Next Meeting: August 30, 2023 9:30 a.m. Virtual Meeting using Zoom.
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