An evaluation of a tool, based on spoon theory, to promote self-regulation and avoidance of burnout in autistic children and young people / Karen MCGUINNESS in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 22-1 (May 2021)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 22-1 (May 2021) . - p.59-72 Titre : An evaluation of a tool, based on spoon theory, to promote self-regulation and avoidance of burnout in autistic children and young people Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Karen MCGUINNESS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.59-72 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : It is well established that autistic children and adults alike experience more stress and are more prone to burnout and mental health problems than the general population. It is therefore important to consider how this might be addressed. In this paper, the author describes a tool she developed, based on spoon theory, to help children and young people become more aware of their emotions and their capacity to take steps to reduce the likelihood of burnout. In so doing, their parents also enhance their understanding and knowledge of how to regulate their child's emotional state and energy levels. Karen makes the point that autistic people's stress is often caused and exacerbated by trying to mimic and fit in with what is considered acceptable and 'normal' and so it is vital that other people take responsibility and accept and adapt to neurodiversity to reduce the stress experienced. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=460 [article] An evaluation of a tool, based on spoon theory, to promote self-regulation and avoidance of burnout in autistic children and young people [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Karen MCGUINNESS, Auteur . - p.59-72. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 22-1 (May 2021) . - p.59-72 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : It is well established that autistic children and adults alike experience more stress and are more prone to burnout and mental health problems than the general population. It is therefore important to consider how this might be addressed. In this paper, the author describes a tool she developed, based on spoon theory, to help children and young people become more aware of their emotions and their capacity to take steps to reduce the likelihood of burnout. In so doing, their parents also enhance their understanding and knowledge of how to regulate their child's emotional state and energy levels. Karen makes the point that autistic people's stress is often caused and exacerbated by trying to mimic and fit in with what is considered acceptable and 'normal' and so it is vital that other people take responsibility and accept and adapt to neurodiversity to reduce the stress experienced. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=460

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