UNM News:

Does your child have autism or anxiety? Facing Your Fears (FYF) is an intervention program for youth with autism spectrum disorders who need assistance managing anxiety symptoms that interfere with daily life. 

For children ages 8-14 with a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or a documented school eligibility of autism who are currently experiencing anxiety symptoms.

Participation is at no cost to families and all materials will be provided.

Facing Your Fears is an evidence-based program that uses a cognitive-behavioral group therapy approach. In this group, all individuals and families are welcome regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin.

Parent participation is required.

Fall Group: Starting in mid-September through December
4:30 to 6 p.m. (MT) Wednesdays
UNM Center for Development and Disability
All sessions will meet via Zoom technology for the fall semester.

Spring Group: Starting in mid-January through May
4:30 to 6 p.m. (MT) Wednesdays
UNM Center for Development and Disability
2300 Menaul Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87107

To place your child on our waitlist, please call 505.925.4694 to reach Dana Demos-Curtis, LCSW.