Screening for Anxiety and Depression in the Context of Challenging Behavior

• By: Emma Wilkinson, BA Kristin V. Christodulu, PhD University at Albany Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
• September 23rd, 2021
• anxiety, assessments, challenging behaviors, cognitive behavioral therapy, comorbidities, depression, Fall 2021 Issue, functional behavior assessment, mental health, research, screening
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Challenging behavior is common among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Challenging behavior includes tantrums, self-injurious behavior, noncompliance, and aggression, especially when they occur with heightened intensity or frequency (Machalicek et al., 2016). In addition, anxiety and...