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A Review Of Anxiety In Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hannah A. Betz

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This literature review with application thesis explores the prevalence of anxiety in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and dives into differentiating anxiety symptoms from ASD symptoms and provides tools for teachers to help reduce anxiety in the classroom. There is a high percentage of individuals with ASD that have co-occurring anxiety disorders, significantly impacting their everyday lives. Many characteristics of ASD present similarly to anxiety symptoms therefore, making it more difficult to differentiate between the two disorders. This paper highlights different symptoms, factors contributing to diagnosis, and treatment options for children and adolescents with ASD and anxiety. A review …