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Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Purpose of review This review aims to synthesize the most recent research on anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and discuss the relationship between these conditions and challenges for assessment. Furthermore, implications for treatment and future directions are discussed.Recent findings Research suggests that anxiety disorders and OCD are highly prevalent in individuals with ASD. However, the significant overlap of ASD features with anxiety and OCD symptomology makes differential diagnosis of these disorders particularly challenging. Though several treatments for anxiety have been adapted for youth with ASD (e.g., cognitive behavior therapy), pharmacological treatments and treatments for adults are still marked undeveloped. Despite the high prevalence of anxiety disorders and OCD in ASD and some recent advances in assessment and treatment, research is needed to clarify the multifaceted relationship of these conditions and develop tailored assessment and treatment approaches appropriate for a full range of individuals with ASD.
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- Authors
- Postorino, V., Kerns, C. M., Vivanti, G., Bradshaw, J., Siracusano, M., & Mazzone, L.
- Affiliations
- Emory University (US)
- Drexel University (US)
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Mazzone, Luigi
- ORCID
- Venue
- Current Psychiatry Reports
- Published
- 2017-10-30
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 12
- Pages
- 92-92
- ISSN
- 1523-3812 (ISSN-L)
- 1535-1645
- PMC
- PMC5846200
- OpenAlex
- W2765158610
- Cited by
- 186
- References
- 93
- Citations by year
- 2026: 15 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 34 · 2023: 26 · 2022: 23 · 2021: 33 · 2020: 21 · 2019: 14 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 1
- FWCI
- 1.32
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Locations
- Current Psychiatry Reports (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
- PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
- Cineca Institutional Research Information System (Tor Vergata University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Funders
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K23HD087472)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, comorbidities, differential diagnosis, assessment challenges, cognitive behavioral therapy, pharmacotherapy, prevalence
- MeSH terms
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Adult, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Symptoms, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Disease Management
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