Managing anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults with autism-spectrum disorders

Boyd, Kerry; Woodbury‐Smith, Marc; Szatmári, Péter

doi:10.1503/jpn.110040

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“…ASD is also associated with a range of co-morbid conditions and cognitive difficulties, including anxiety and depression (Boyd et al 2011) and executive dysfunction (Hill 2004). While ASD is associated with intellectual disability (APA 2013), around 50 % or more of individuals have an IQ in the normal range (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2014; Mayes and Calhoun 2003).…”

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Educational Experiences and Needs of Higher Education Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cai

Richdale

2015

J Autism Dev Disord

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Little research directly examines the needs of post-secondary students with ASD. The experiences and support needs of 23 students with ASD enrolled in two universities and four colleges, and 15 family members were explored in 15 semi-structured focus groups. Thematic analysis identified five themes: core ASD features, co-morbid conditions, transition, disclosure, and services and support. Most students felt educationally but not socially supported; most families felt support was poor in both areas. Transition from secondary school was often unplanned, and disclosure of diagnosis usually occurred after enrolment, often following a significant problem. Many parents provided substantial student support. Thus disclosure of ASD diagnosis and meeting the individual needs of these students are important considerations as higher education enrolments increase.

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Educational Experiences and Needs of Higher Education Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cai

Richdale

2015

J Autism Dev Disord

224

228

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“…More broadly, our results fit well with a growing number of studies on negative affectivity in ASD (Hallett et al 2013) frequently highlighting comorbid anxiety and depression disorders (Hofvander et al 2009;Lugnegård et al 2011;Sterling et al 2008;Stewart et al 2006). Depression and anxiety are even considered as secondary disorders in ASD (Schultz 2005), and the impact of psychopharmacological interventions targeting anxiety and mood disorders in individuals with ASD is now being developed (Boyd et al 2011). Here, the effect observed for the FEAR system could correspond to tension, worry or rumination.…”

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Tracking Social Motivation Systems Deficits: The Affective Neuroscience View of Autism

Carré

Chevallier

Robel

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J Autism Dev Disord

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Abnormal functioning of primary brain systems that express and modulate basic emotional drives are increasingly considered to underlie mental disorders including autism spectrum disorders. We hypothesized that ASD are characterized by disruptions in the primary systems involved in the motivation for social bonding. Twenty adults with ASD were compared to 20 neurotypical participants on the basis of self-reports and clinical assessments, including the Social Anhedonia Scale (SAS) and the Affective Neuroscience Personality Scales (ANPS). ASD diagnosis was related to SAS, as well as to positive (PLAYFULNESS) and negative (FEAR) ANPS-traits. In the overall sample, levels of autistic traits (AQ) were related to SAS and PLAYFULNESS. We argue that PLAYFULNESS could be at the root of social bonding impairments in ASD.

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“…Comorbid psychiatric disorders are also prevalent in the ASD population and require clinical consideration [64][65][66]. As previously discussed, ID and ASD have considerable overlap.…”

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Autism spectrum disorders: management over the lifespan

Matson

Cervantes

Peters

2016

Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics

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For the majority of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population, symptoms begin within the first years of life and associated difficulties continue throughout the lifespan. Currently, the research literature focuses more heavily on problems in childhood. However, given that adulthood accounts for the majority of life, more focus should be placed on evidence-based, lifelong treatment and management strategies for ASD. Areas covered: This paper reviews the topic of lifelong ASD management, primarily emphasizing issues in adolescence and adulthood. Among the topics discussed are timing and methods of treatment across the lifespan, and specific intervention targets that emerge or are more relevant to this older cohort. Expert commentary: Several advances have been made in the treatment of adolescent and adult specific issues. However, research should continue to focus on these areas. Greater focus on coordination of care across disciplines and policy regarding ASD management over the lifespan is also required.

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Managing anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults with autism-spectrum disorders

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Cited by 25 publications

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Educational Experiences and Needs of Higher Education Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Educational Experiences and Needs of Higher Education Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Tracking Social Motivation Systems Deficits: The Affective Neuroscience View of Autism

Autism spectrum disorders: management over the lifespan

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