Anxiety and Autism

Studies and Reviews

This section provides details of some of the most significant reviews and studies on anxiety and autism.

You can find more reviews and studies on anxiety in our publications database.

If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@informationautism.org

Please note that we are unable to supply publications unless we are listed as the publisher. However, if you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain them from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher.

Related Studies and Reviews

• Bitsika V., Sharpley C. F., Mills R. (2016) How are sensory features associated with seven anxiety disorders in boys with autism spectrum disorder? International Journal of Neuroscience. 50 Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Grondhuis S., Aman M. G. (2012) Assessment of anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 6(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Hagopian L. P., Jennett H. K. (2008) Behavioral assessment and treatment of anxiety in individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 20(5), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Kerns C. M., Kendall P. C. (2012) The presentation and classification of anxiety in autism spectrum disorder. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 19(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Kreiser N. L., White S. W. (2014) Assessment of social anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 21(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Lang R. B. et al. (2010) Treatment of anxiety in autism spectrum disorders using cognitive behaviour therapy: A systematic review. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 13(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Lang R. B. et al. (2011) Evidence to practice: treatment of anxiety in individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 7 Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Lecavalier L. et al. (2014) Measuring anxiety as a treatment endpoint in youth with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 44(5), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• MacNeil B. M., Lopesa V. A., Minnes P. (2009) Anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Mazurek M. O. et al. (2013) Anxiety, sensory over-responsivity, and gastrointestinal problems in children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. 41(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Moree B. N., Davis T. E. (2010) Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders: Modification trends. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 4(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Nadeau J. M. et al. (2011) Treatment of comorbid anxiety and autism spectrum disorders. Neuropsychiatry. 1(6), Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Ollendick T. H., White S. W. (2012) The presentation and classification of anxiety in autism spectrum disorder: Where to from here? Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 19(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Reaven J. (2011) The treatment of anxiety symptoms in youth with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders: developmental considerations for parents. Brain Research. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Rosen T. E., Connell J. E., Kerns C. M. (2016) A review of behavioral interventions for anxiety-related behaviors in lower-functioning individuals with autism. Behavioral Interventions. 31(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Rzepecka H. et al. (2011) Sleep, anxiety and challenging behaviour in children with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 32(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Skokauskas N., Gallagher L. (2010) Psychosis, affective disorders and anxiety in autistic spectrum disorder: prevalence and nosological considerations. Psychopathology. 43(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• van Steensel F. J., Bögels S. M., Perrin S. (2011) Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents with autistic spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review. 14(3), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Vasa R. A. et al. (2014) A systematic review of treatments for anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 44(12), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Vasa R. A., Mazurek M. O. (2015) An update on anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders. Current Opinions in Psychiatry. 28(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Vasa R. A. et al. (2016) Assessment and treatment of anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics. 137 Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• White S. W. et al. (2014) Social-cognitive, physiological, and neural mechanisms underlying emotion regulation impairments: Understanding anxiety in autism spectrum disorder. International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience. 39 Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Wigham S., McConachie H. (2014) Systematic review of the properties of tools used to measure outcomes in anxiety intervention studies for children with autism spectrum disorders. PLoS ONE. 9(1), Read Full (New Window)
  
  

Updated

02 Nov 2017