ReviewFuture neurology2018
Comorbid autism spectrum disorder and anxiety disorders: a brief review.
Review in Future neurology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 61 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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61 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 152 citations in OpenAlex.
- Brain transcriptome-wide association studies in diverse ancestral populations reveal genes implicated in an anxiety-related phenotype.G3 (Bethesda, Md.) · 2026Pooled it
- Pharmacological intervention for irritability, aggression, and self-injury in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Mindfulness for Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Caregivers: A Meta-analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2019Pooled it
- Pilot Randomized Control Trial of an App-Based CBT Program for Reducing Anxiety in Individuals with ASD without Intellectual Disability.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2023Trial
- A Pilot Study of Family-Based Exposure-Focused Treatment for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety.Child psychiatry and human development · 2020Trial
- Co-Designing a Digital Coach-Supported Parenting Program for Internalising Problems in Autistic Children.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2026Article
- Depression in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Neurobiological Convergence and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.Biology · 2026Review
- Sensory hyperacusis as a predictor of anxiety in adolescence.Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines · 2026Article
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- Exploring Personality Profiles as a Source of Phenotypic Diversity in Autistic Children and Adolescents.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- How Might Comorbid Conditions Co-occurring With Child Autism Impact Parenting Stress?Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Sleep problems in autistic children and adolescents: an age-stratified approach.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Domain-specific and sex-dependent behavioral alterations in the BTBR mouse model of autism.Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience · 2026Article
- Autistic Adult Online Interoception Feasibility Pilot Program.Occupational therapy international · 2026Article
- Dietary Patterns, Not Gut Microbiome Composition, Are Associated with Behavioral Challenges in Children with Autism: An Observational Study.Nutrients · 2025Observational
- Concurrent Validity of the Anxiety Disorders Section of the Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule- Autism Spectrum Addendum (ADIS-ASA) in Autistic Youth.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Subcortical brain volume variations in autistic individuals across the lifespan.Molecular autism · 2025Article
- Parent stress reduction interventions and sleep problems in autistic youth.Research in autism · 2025Article
- Pathways to autism diagnosis in adulthood.Journal of neurodevelopmental disorders · 2025Article
- Should We Continue to Tell Autistic People that Their Brains are Different?Psychological reports · 2025Review
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Abstract
Appearing in 40% of the cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), comorbid anxiety presents unique challenges for practitioners by amplifying problem behaviors such as social skills deficits, resistance to change and repetitive behaviors. Furthermore, comorbid ASD/anxiety strains familial relationships and increases parental stress. Research indicates that the neurobiological interactions between anxiety and ASD require comprehensive assessment approaches, modified cognitive behavioral therapy and carefully managed pharmacological interventions. Meta-analyses indicate that cognitive behavioral therapy with exposure is an effective treatment option when adequately accounting for social, familial and cognitive variables. The purpose of this focused review is to update readers on the latest research advances in comorbid ASD and anxiety, including prevalence, assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment.
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