The Anxiety Workbook for Supporting Teens Who Learn Differently: A Framework and Activities to Build Structural, Sensory and Social Certainty

by Clare Ward, James Galpin

The teenage years are associated with high levels of uncertainty and anxiety, compounded by academic and social demands, and physical and emotional changes. They can be especially tough for teenagers who learn differently.

This workbook contains a host of practical activities for teachers and other adults supporting young people with learning differences, whether at home or in the classroom. Drawing on their years of first hand experience, and up to the minute research, the authors outline a trans-diagnostic framework for identifying what might be behind a student's behaviour. They show how the first crucial step all practitioners must take is to work out what could be causing a teen's feelings of anxiety or uncertainty, and how this can be addressed.

The activities in this workbook are organised into three sections, each addressing one of the three key areas where anxiety or uncertainty can be found: the structural, sensory and social domains. The tried-and-tested worksheets and activities present a much-needed alternative to a diagnosis-led approach. They can be used with any teenager, with or without a diagnosis, in classroom settings, intervention groups, or one to one work. The Anxiety Workbook will help you to really understand and address the needs of the SEN students you support, thereby improving their well-being, confidence and self-esteem and empowering them to get the most out of their education.

393 pages, Paperback

Published April 21, 2021

Reviews

[thewoollygeek (tea, cake, crochet & books) · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who has anxiety I thought that this was a fabulous book to help parents, educators etc as, there are so many kids who have anxiety. The book is split into sections focusing on different aspects of anxiety and provides worksheets and activities. The Anxiety Workbook will help parents , teaching assistants to understand and address the needs of teens, helping to improve their well-being, help them to take steps to learn to cope with and deal with anxiety and increase their confidence,

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

[Lauren Geier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jessica Kingsley Publishers recently released “The Anxiety Workbook for Supporting Teens Who Learn Differently; A Framework and Activities to Build Structural, Sensory, and Social Certainty” and I couldn’t wait to dive in! I expected a true workbook, which honestly, I would have typically pulled out 2-3 pages to use and put on the shelf. However, I was delighted to find this book to be more of a resource book than a true workbook. I will warn the reader that the book is intro heavy but don’t stop at the dense first section or you will miss the practical activities, theoretical framework, and excellently presented research! I was audibly cheering when I read the authors’ direct exploration between the connection between teacher/therapist expectations and a students needs as well as the role bias can play in both learning and instruction! The activities provided are well organized and applicable to multiple settings (ie. homeschool, home, classroom, group therapy, and/or individual intervention). There is so much content that can be used with teens! I truly believe every school counselor, school-based therapist, and school based paraprofessional needs access to this book! At the minimum, “The Anxiety Workbook” will help you to understand and address the needs of students, thereby improving their well-being, confidence, and empowering them to get the most out of their education.

[Diane Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Anxiety Workbook for Supporting Teens Who Learn Differently focuses on structural, sensory, and social aspects of anxiety. I struggled with the beginning. As I read the foreword and acknowledgements, I began to wonder if I was every going to get to the first chapter. When I got through the opening section it started describing the chapters and what were in each one. I was beginning to think that I was never going to get to the heart of the workbook. It is obvious that a great deal of research was done and the activities provided are beneficial it may have just been easier for my attention span if the acknowledgements and information was moved to the back. I will definitely be using with my clients. Thank you Clare Ward, James Galpin, Jessica Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley for an advance copy in return for an honest review.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Anxiety Workbook for Supporting Teens Who Learn Differently
by Clare Ward, James Galpin
a work book that has a strong theoretical base. It breaks down many students problems, and gives some solutions. Looks at the teachers expectations as well as the students needs. It shows how bias can affect learning making some problems with instruction. A lot of research and resources added to each chapter.

[Alexandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was expecting more workbook style (worksheets - do get a few), but more of a informational book for students and treachers.