[article] inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 99 (November) . - 102068
| Titre : |
Treatment of anxiety in autistic adults: A systematic review |
| Type de document : |
Texte imprimé et/ou numérique |
| Auteurs : |
Michelle MENEZES, Auteur ; Christina HARKINS, Auteur ; Melissa F. ROBINSON, Auteur ; Jessica PAPPAGIANOPOULOS, Auteur ; Robert CROSS, Auteur ; Roma A. VASA, Auteur ; Micah O. MAZUREK, Auteur |
| Article en page(s) : |
102068 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Autism ASD Anxiety Mental health Treatment |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Background Autistic adults are more likely than adults without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to experience clinically significant anxiety. In addition, anxiety in autistic adults is associated with poorer quality of life and myriad negative outcomes (e.g., unemployment, suicidality). Therefore, this systematic review aimed to summarize and evaluate the literature on the psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatment of anxiety in autistic adults to inform clinical decision-making. Method Several online databases were searched for peer-reviewed journal articles with any combination of the following terms in the abstract: (1) autism, autistic, Asperger, Asperger’s, or œpervasive developmental disorder (2) anxiety, anxious, phobia, mutism, panic, agoraphobia, or worry and (3) treatment, intervention, trial, therapy, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, medication, drug, antidepressant, sedative, or anti-anxiety. Data were extracted from articles meeting the inclusion criteria, and the strength of the evidence was assessed for treatments. Results Fifteen psychosocial treatment studies, one pharmacological treatment study, and one combined psychosocial and pharmacological treatment study met the inclusion criteria. The most investigated treatment for anxiety in adults with ASD was cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Conclusions Few studies have investigated the treatment of anxiety in autistic adults. Additionally, findings have been inconsistent across studies regarding the potential effectiveness of particular psychosocial and pharmacological treatments. More research is certainly needed before clinically useful conclusions can be made. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102068 |
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[article] Treatment of anxiety in autistic adults: A systematic review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Michelle MENEZES, Auteur ; Christina HARKINS, Auteur ; Melissa F. ROBINSON, Auteur ; Jessica PAPPAGIANOPOULOS, Auteur ; Robert CROSS, Auteur ; Roma A. VASA, Auteur ; Micah O. MAZUREK, Auteur . - 102068. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 99 (November) . - 102068
| Mots-clés : |
Autism ASD Anxiety Mental health Treatment |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Background Autistic adults are more likely than adults without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to experience clinically significant anxiety. In addition, anxiety in autistic adults is associated with poorer quality of life and myriad negative outcomes (e.g., unemployment, suicidality). Therefore, this systematic review aimed to summarize and evaluate the literature on the psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatment of anxiety in autistic adults to inform clinical decision-making. Method Several online databases were searched for peer-reviewed journal articles with any combination of the following terms in the abstract: (1) autism, autistic, Asperger, Asperger’s, or œpervasive developmental disorder (2) anxiety, anxious, phobia, mutism, panic, agoraphobia, or worry and (3) treatment, intervention, trial, therapy, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, medication, drug, antidepressant, sedative, or anti-anxiety. Data were extracted from articles meeting the inclusion criteria, and the strength of the evidence was assessed for treatments. Results Fifteen psychosocial treatment studies, one pharmacological treatment study, and one combined psychosocial and pharmacological treatment study met the inclusion criteria. The most investigated treatment for anxiety in adults with ASD was cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Conclusions Few studies have investigated the treatment of anxiety in autistic adults. Additionally, findings have been inconsistent across studies regarding the potential effectiveness of particular psychosocial and pharmacological treatments. More research is certainly needed before clinically useful conclusions can be made. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102068 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=491 |
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Treatment of anxiety in autistic adults: A systematic review in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 99 (November)
