Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder : Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment

__Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment__ begins with a general overview of the history of research on anxiety in ASD and the path towards evidence-based assessment and treatment methods. Thereafter, chapters focus on the nature of ASD and anxiety comorbidity, the assessment of anxiety in ASD, and its treatment. Later chapters are devoted to future directions for research on this topic, including a discussion of anxiety assessment and treatment for adults and minimally verbal individuals. Anxiety disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can cause substantial distress and impairment over and above that caused by ASD alone. Emerging research on genetic, psychological, psychophysiological, and psychometric aspects of ASD establish anxiety as a valid and necessary treatment target in this population. This book is designed to help a broad array of providers who work with children with ASD understand cutting-edge, empirically supported treatments for anxiety, including specific treatment plans and strategies. Anxiety In Children And Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-based Assessment And Treatment Begins With A General Overview Of The History Of Research On Anxiety In Asd And The Path Towards Evidence-based Assessment And Treatment Methods. Thereafter, Chapters Focus On The Nature Of Asd And Anxiety Comorbidity, The Assessment Of Anxiety In Asd, And Its Treatment. Later Chapters Are Devoted To Future Directions For Research On This Topic, Including A Discussion Of Anxiety Assessment And Treatment For Adults And Minimally Verbal Individuals. Anxiety Disorders In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (asd) Can Cause Substantial Distress And Impairment Over And Above That Caused By Asd Alone. Emerging Research On Genetic, Psychological, Psychophysiological, And Psychometric Aspects Of Asd Establish Anxiety As A Valid And Necessary Treatment Target In This Population. This Book Is Designed To Help A Broad Array Of Providers Who Work With Children With Asd Understand Cutting-edge, Empirically Supported Treatments For Anxiety, Including Specific Treatment Plans And Strategies. Introduction / Connor M. Kerns, Patricia Renno, Eric A. Storch, Philip C. Kendall, And Jeffrey J. Wood -- Prevalence Of Anxiety In Autism Spectrum Disorders / Rachel Kent And Emily Simonoff -- Phenomenology And Presentation Of Anxiety In Autism Spectrum Disorder / Iliana Magiati, Ann Ozsivadjian, And Connor M. Kerns -- Neurobiological Mechanisms Of Anxiety In Asd / John D. Herrington, Valentina Parma, And Judith S. Miller -- Assessment Of Anxiety In Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder / Lauren J. Moskowitz, Tamara Rosen, Matthew D. Lerner, And Karen Levine -- Cognitive-behavioral Principles And Their Applications Within Autism Spectrum Disorder / Paige M. Ryan, Maysa M. Kaskas, And Thompson E. Davis -- Individual Cbt For Anxiety And Related Symptoms In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders / Jeffrey J. Wood, Sami Klebanoff, Patricia Renno, Cori Fujii, And John Danial -- Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy For Children And Adolescents With Anxiety And Autism Spectrum Disorders / Judy Reaven And Kirsten Willar -- Behavioral Treatments For Anxiety In Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder / Susan W. White, Caitlin M. Conner, And Brenna B. Maddox -- Behavioral Treatments For Anxiety In Minimally Verbal Children With Asd / Louis P. Hagopian, Megan Lilly, And Thompson E. Davis -- Anxiety And Asd In Schools: School-related Issues And Individualized Education Programs / Christopher Lopata, James P. Donnelly, And Marcus L. Thomeer -- Dissemination And Implementation Of Behavioral Treatments For Anxiety In Asd / Amy Drahota, Colby Chlebowski, Nicole Stadnick, Mary Baker-ericzén, And Lauren Brookman-frazee. Edited By Connor M. Kerns, Patricia Renno, Eric A. Storch, Philip C. Kendall, Jeffrey J. Wood. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: Front-matter,Copyright,Dedication,List of ContributorsEntitled to full textChapter 1 - Introduction, Pages 1-4, Connor M. Kerns, Patricia Renno, Eric A. Storch, Philip C. Kendall, Jeffrey J. Wood Chapter 2 - Prevalence of Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pages 5-32, Rachel Kent, Emily Simonoff Chapter 3 - Phenomenology and Presentation of Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pages 33-54, Iliana Magiati, Ann Ozsivadjian, Connor M. Kerns Chapter 4 - Neurobiological Mechanisms of Anxiety in ASD, Pages 55-77, John D. Herrington, Valentina Parma, Judith S. Miller Chapter 5 - Assessment of Anxiety in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pages 79-104, Lauren J. Moskowitz, Tamara Rosen, Matthew D. Lerner, Karen Levine Chapter 6 - Cognitive-Behavioral Principles and Their Applications Within Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pages 105-121, Paige M. Ryan, Maysa M. Kaskas, Thompson E. Davis Chapter 7 - Individual CBT for Anxiety and Related Symptoms in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pages 123-141, Jeffrey J. Wood, Sami Klebanoff, Patricia Renno, Cori Fujii, John Danial Chapter 8 - Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pages 143-169, Judy Reaven, Kirsten Willar Chapter 9 - Behavioral Treatments for Anxiety in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pages 171-192, Susan W. White, Caitlin M. Conner, Brenna B. Maddox Chapter 10 - Behavioral Treatments for Anxiety in Minimally Verbal Children With ASD, Pages 193-210, Louis P. Hagopian, Megan Lilly, Thompson E. Davis Chapter 11 - Anxiety and ASD in Schools: School-Related Issues and Individualized Education Programs, Pages 211-230, Christopher Lopata, James P. Donnelly, Marcus L. Thomeer Chapter 12 - Dissemination and Implementation of Behavioral Treatments for Anxiety in ASD, Pages 231-249, Amy Drahota, Colby Chlebowski, Nicole Stadnick, Mary Baker-Ericzén, Lauren Brookman-Frazee Index, Pages 251-258 Title page -- Table of Contents -- Copyright -- Dedication -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Abstract -- References -- Chapter 2. Prevalence of Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Abstract -- Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Anxiety -- Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders in the General Population -- Anxiety in ASD -- Prevalence Rates of Anxiety in ASD -- Factors Associated With Anxiety in ASD -- Implications -- References -- Chapter 3. Phenomenology and Presentation of Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Abstract -- Methodologies Employed in Studying the Phenomenology and Presentation of Anxiety in ASD -- Findings From Qualitative Studies -- Findings From Quantitative Studies -- Shared and Distinct Anxiety Presentations in ASD by Anxiety Type -- Anxiety/Fears/Worries Associated With Core ASD Symptomatology -- Factors Associated with Traditional and Distinct Anxiety Symptomatology -- Future Directions and Implications for Research and Practice -- Acknowledgments -- Vignette 1-"Traditional" presentation: separation and generalized anxiety -- Vignette 2-"Distinct" presentation: anxiety around change -- References -- Chapter 4. Neurobiological Mechanisms of Anxiety in ASD -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Relationship Between Amygdala, Anxiety, and ASD -- Amygdala, Prefrontal Cortex, and Brain Connectivity in ASD -- The Brain in Context: The Autonomic Nervous System in Anxiety and ASD -- Conclusions and Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 5. Assessment of Anxiety in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Abstract -- Assessment of Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Clinical Assessment of Anxiety in ASD -- Tools for Assessing Anxiety in ASD -- Clinical Interviews -- Clinician-Rated Symptom Measures -- Direct Observation -- Physiological Measures -- Multimethod Assessment of Anxiety in Youth With ASD -- Case Example

Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment begins with a general overview of the history of research on anxiety in ASD and the path towards evidence-based assessment and treatment methods. Thereafter, chapters focus on the nature of ASD and anxiety comorbidity, the assessment of anxiety in ASD, and its treatment. Later chapters are devoted to future directions for research on this topic, including a discussion of anxiety assessment and treatment for adults and minimally verbal individuals.

Anxiety disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can cause substantial distress and impairment over and above that caused by ASD alone. Emerging research on genetic, psychological, psychophysiological, and psychometric aspects of ASD establish anxiety as a valid and necessary treatment target in this population.

This book is designed to help a broad array of providers who work with children with ASD understand cutting-edge, empirically supported treatments for anxiety, including specific treatment plans and strategies.

• Presents a balanced discussion of the scientific literature on anxiety in ASD
• Provides a pragmatic, clinically applied focus that gives readers a ‘how-to’ guide for the treatment of anxiety in ASD
• Considers the distinct ways in which anxiety presents in children and adolescents with ASD and the challenges this presents to assessment and treatment
• Examines emerging areas of anxiety assessment and treatment research in ASD