A manual to guide people wishing to use the Exploring Feelings materials in group settings with young people who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and high anxiety. The manual is written with the expectation that group leaders will have support from an experienced supervisor.

Exploring Feelings
I. Background and Introduction to Exploring Feelings
II. Setting Up a Group
III. Possible Adaptations to the core Program
IV. Different Settings For Groups
Apendix 1 Final CBT Checklist
Apendix 2 Social Story Explaining the Exploring Feelings Group
Apendix 3 Checklist of items needed to run the Exploring Feelings group
Apendix 4 Session 1 Handout - Being Happy
Apendix 5 Session 2 Handout - What does our body look like when we feel anxious
Apendix 6 Session 3 Handout - Social tools to fix the feeling of anxiety
Apendix 7 Session 4 Handout - Anxious situations
Apendix 8 Session 5 Handout - Social Stories
Apendix 9 Session 6 Handout - Relaxation Scripts; Anxiety and Anger Management