When Anxiety and Depression Coexist with Autism

• By: Mandy H. Breslow, LCSW, MSEd Indie Living, Inc.
• October 1st, 2019
• comorbidity, depression, Fall 2019 Issue, mental health, research, self-awareness, treatment. diagnosis
• 5257    1

Today, one in fifty-nine children are diagnosed with Autism. The characteristics of Autism often present in poor communicative and social skills, restricted or inappropriate affect and poor emotional regulation. Most of these individuals have significant functional impairments in one or more areas...