social anxiety treatment plan

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My daughter has AS and social anxiety. She panics

in groups. This has been one of the main reasons

for school refusal. She has been out of school since

March and then on home instruction and now refusing

to try a private school.

I have always read that AS kids don't do well

in therapy (Attwoods books).

Yet many anxiety experts are willing to try. I am

spending so much money on out of network anxiety

experts.

Is it worth the money, time and effort? She says she

hates talking about her feeling with them. I have

not seen any results.

I have started her on zoloft for anxiety and panic. It may

take months to see a lowering of anxiety. I don't know

how she will tolerate increasing doses.

I know she is only comfotable 1:1 with peers. So I am

hoping the medication will at least lower anxiety.

How in the world is cognitive therapy going to help

an AS child overcome social issues.

Has anyone had a successful treatment plan for

anxiety in AS children?

Pam