Autism Spectrum | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

How Sensory Processing Impacts OCD

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 08:58

When an individual grapples with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), their brain perceives otherwise neutral situations, objects, or individuals as potential threats.

Managing COVID-19 Fears as Mental Health Professionals

In Office Therapy and COVID 19 Eda Gorbis

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 12:51

Many mental health professionals are now conducting patient visits virtually. I am one of the only psychologists left in my building who has stayed behind to continue in-person work while abiding by COVID protocols. Since our practice specializes in refractory OCD spectrum disorders and anxiety disorders a lot of the work done at our outpatient clinic requires in-vivo exposures, which cannot be replicated on Zoom.

Autism and Anxiety Disorders: Part Two: Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety in People with Autism

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 12:35

April is world autism awareness month, and so there is no better time to bring to light not only the challenges associated with autism, but also the most common conditions that impact this community.

Autism and Anxiety Disorders: Part 1 - A Guest Blog Post from SPARK

Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 12:35

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders affecting those on the autism spectrum. Anxiety can cause extreme fear, dread, sweating, restlessness, and even chest pain. “A lot of us do experience anxiety, and we struggle with it in our own ways,” says Jairo E.

A Compassionate Guide to Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 2: Managing Your Anxiety

Eric Goodman, PhD

Monday, April 20, 2020 - 12:32

Telling oneself not to be anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic is like trying to tell water not to be wet. These are anxious times.

Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dr. Elisabetta Burchi and Dr. Eric Hollander

Monday, March 26, 2018 - 14:20

The Autism and Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Program and the Anxiety and Depression Program at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center :

Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dr. Elisabetta Burchi and Dr. Eric Hollander

Monday, March 26, 2018 - 11:50

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