Most people know when to be afraid and when it’s ok to calm
down.
But new research on autism shows that children with the
diagnosis struggle to let go of old, outdated fears. Even more significantly,
the Brigham Young University study found that this rigid fearfulness is linked
to the severity of classic symptoms of autism, such as repeated movements and
resistance to change.
For parents and others who work with children diagnosed with
autism, the new research highlights the need to help children make emotional
transitions – particularly when dealing with their fears.