How anxiety can show up differently in Neurodivergent Children: Interview with Jonathan Dalton, PhD

Your Anxious Child

Jonathan Dalton, PhD is a licensed psychologist who is the founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change in Rockville, MD. He specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. He is a sought after speaker and passionate advocate of public education concerning mental health issues.

In this podcast, Dr Dalton explains anxiety may present differently in neurodivergent children. While a decrease in parental accommodation is a central part of the treatment in neurotypical children, Dr Dalton points how accommodations to the sensory sensitivity of neurodivergent can be a critical part helping the child. Listen to this podcast to learn some practical interventions and also the thoughtfulness required in helping these children. Dr Dalton has a way of presenting methaphors that I think you will also enjoy

Dr Dalton can be found at:

https://changeanxiety.com/about-us/

His recent master class "Understanding Anxiety: A Strength-Based Perspective" can be found at

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/trainings