Current options for the treatment of anxiety in adults with autism spectrum disorder.
Published May 9, 2026
An expert clinical review of anxiety care in autistic adults, emphasizing autism-adapted assessment and individualized treatment.
This expert clinical review discusses options for assessing and treating anxiety in autistic adults.
It emphasizes approaches that accommodate communication, sensory, and cognitive needs. Tailored psychotherapy and medication may be considered with a qualified clinician, but medication evidence is mixed and the article is not a clinical guideline or comparative evidence review.
This resource does not recommend a named drug, dose, or treatment ranking, and it does not describe a treatment for autism itself. Care should be individualized with a qualified mental-health or prescribing professional.
Source: Lopez-Arvizu C, Muniz J. “Current Options for the Treatment of Anxiety in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder.” Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 2026;26(4):349–356. https://doi.org/10.1080/14737175.2026.2635445 (PMID: 41731987).
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