Abstract Purpose of Review This synthesis of treatment research related to anxiety and
depression in adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) focuses on the …

The construct of social skills is both multidimensional and related to many other important
constructs of interest, including cognition, language, and mental health. Despite this …

Background Autism has been considered a 'male‐dominant'condition. However, recent
research suggests that autistic females are underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and later …

Abstract UCLA PEERS® for Adolescents is a widely applied program among a number of
social skills training programs developed over the years. We synthesized current research …

Abstract Purpose of Review Autistic people are at increased risk of anxiety, with around 50%
of autistic adults and children experiencing this debilitating mental health condition. The …

Depression is a common concern among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and
is often associated with social skills and relationship challenges. The present data, from a …

This systematic review and meta-analysis is the first to evaluate the effects of group-based
social skills training (SST) on parent-report social responsiveness in adults with autism …

Autistic individuals often experience anxiety at higher rates than typically develo**
individuals, which could worsen social impairment. While anxiety is highly linked to social …

Symptoms of anxiety add significant burden to many autistic individuals and their loved
ones. There is an urgent need for better understanding of the unique underlying …

Social skills and social competence are key transdiagnostic processes in developmental
psychopathology and are the focus of an array of clinical interventions. In this Evidence …