Current options for the treatment of anxiety in adults with autism sp…
Published May 9, 2026
An expert clinical review of anxiety care in autistic adults, emphasizing autism-adapted assessment and individualized treatment.
<p><em>This expert clinical review discusses options for assessing and treating anxiety in autistic adults.</em></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><em>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. </em><a target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1080/14737175.2026.2635445"><em>https://doi.org/10.1080/14737175.2026.2635445</em></a><em> (PMID: 41731987).</em></p>