Elise Ng-Cordell1, Victoria Wardell2, Charlotte Stewardson2, Connor M Kerns2. 1. Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6S1ZT, Canada. elise.ngcordell@psych.ubc.ca. 2. Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6S1ZT, Canada.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To summarize recent findings regarding anxiety and trauma-related disorders in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (autism), focusing on the distinct ways in which these conditions may be expressed, as well as advances in evidence-based assessment and treatment. RECENT FINDINGS: Current findings suggest both anxiety and trauma-related disorders may be more prevalent, yet more complicated to address in autistic relative to non-autistic children. Overlapping symptoms and distinct manifestations of these disorders pose challenges for the accurate identification, assessment, and treatment of anxiety and trauma-related disorders in autistic children. Emerging evidence recommends adapting traditional assessment and treatment approaches to better meet the needs of autistic children. Recent research suggests autism-centered conceptualizations, which accommodate complexity in how anxiety and trauma-related disorders are experienced and expressed by autistic people, are needed to enhance the psychiatric care of this population.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To summarize recent findings regarding anxiety and trauma-related disorders in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (autism), focusing on the distinct ways in which these conditions may be expressed, as well as advances in evidence-based assessment and treatment. RECENT FINDINGS: Current findings suggest both anxiety and trauma-related disorders may be more prevalent, yet more complicated to address in autistic relative to non-autistic children. Overlapping symptoms and distinct manifestations of these disorders pose challenges for the accurate identification, assessment, and treatment of anxiety and trauma-related disorders in autistic children. Emerging evidence recommends adapting traditional assessment and treatment approaches to better meet the needs of autistic children. Recent research suggests autism-centered conceptualizations, which accommodate complexity in how anxiety and trauma-related disorders are experienced and expressed by autistic people, are needed to enhance the psychiatric care of this population.
Authors: Meng-Chuan Lai; Caroline Kassee; Richard Besney; Sarah Bonato; Laura Hull; William Mandy; Peter Szatmari; Stephanie H Ameis Journal: Lancet Psychiatry Date: 2019-08-22 Impact factor: 27.083
Authors: Bradley J Ferguson; Sarah Marler; Lily L Altstein; Evon Batey Lee; Jill Akers; Kristin Sohl; Aaron McLaughlin; Kaitlyn Hartnett; Briana Kille; Micah Mazurek; Eric A Macklin; Erin McDonnell; Mariah Barstow; Margaret L Bauman; Kara Gross Margolis; Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele; David Q Beversdorf Journal: Autism Res Date: 2016-06-20 Impact factor: 5.216