Importance Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), characterized by deficits in social
communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests, is a …

Mental health difficulties are prevalent in autistic people with~ 14%–50% having
experienced depression and~ 40%–80% having experienced anxiety disorders. Identifying …

Executive summary Affecting about 78 million people worldwide, autism is a condition of
global importance because of its prevalence and the degree to which it can affect individuals …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become a common neurodevelopmental disorder. The
heterogeneity of ASD poses great challenges for its research and clinical translation. On the …

Background. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of neurodevelopmental
disorders characterized by persistent difficulties in social communication, restricted interests …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a global health crisis,
profoundly impacted all aspects of daily life. Adolescence, a pivotal stage of psychological …

Background Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective in treating various neurological
and psychiatric diseases. It improves anxiety symptoms in children with autism spectrum …

This commentary describes the transition to remote delivery of cognitive-behavioral therapy
(CBT) for anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who participates in a …

Background Anxiety is common in youth on the autism spectrum and cognitive behavioural
therapy (CBT) has been adapted to address associated symptoms. The aim of the current …

Autistic young people experience high levels of co-occurring mental health difficulties,
including anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties, across their lifespan …