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The purpose of the Autism at-a-Glance series is to provide a current summary of topics relevant to highschool students with ASDas well as practical tips and resources for school and community personnel and family members.  \nThis Autism at-a-Glance was designed to support high school staff and family members in understanding and recognizing symptoms of anxiety, and how those symptoms may present in adolescents on the autism spectrum.  \nA  \nnxiety is believed to be one of the most common co-occuring disorders for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) along with depression and attention deficit disorder (ADHD) . A conservative  \nestimate of the rate of anxiety in teens with ASD is at least 40% but some studies have put that rate almost twice as high. As a comparison, the rate of anxiety in teens in the general population is around 8%. Anxiety is thought tobe more prevalent during adolescence as teens with ASD become more aware of their differences from their peers. This is particularly true for teens without an intellectual disability. Because anxiety is so common in teens with ASD, it is important that parents, teachers, and health care professionals be on the lookout for signs that an adolescent may be trying to cope with anxiety.  \nWhat is Anxiety?  \nAnxiety is the presence of excessive worry or fear and can vary from mild to severe. It can be characterized as generalized anxiety disorder or more specifically as social anxiety, separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, or specific phobias (for example, of spiders or loud noises) . Social anxiety is perhaps most common in individuals with ASD. Social anxiety is described as fear and avoidance of new people and social situations due to feelings of concern about being viewed negatively by others.  \nIn school, anxiety can impact a student’s academic performance and lead to behavior problems. At home it can disrupt family life. If untreated, anxiety can lead to depression.  \nRecognizing Anxiety in Teens with ASD  \nIndividuals with ASD may not be able to recognize and describe how they feel which can make it difficult to diagnose anxiety. This means that parents, teachers, and other care providers need to be able to recognize the wide ranging signs of anxiety. In particular, changes in behavior such as sleep patterns and eating habits can be clues as well as excessive worry or rumination. Other behavioral changes such as withdrawal from normal daily activities or an increase in repetitive or destructive behaviors maybe symptoms. Once an anxiety response is triggered,  \nindividuals with ASD can have difficulty controlling it.  \nSocial Situations  \n• Withdrawal or limited social engagement  \nFor the past week, Jonathan has stopped eating lunch with his group of friends and sits by himself in the hallway outside my classroom.  \n• Poorer relationships with parents/teachers/peers  \nHan has always been a favorite of his teachers but morning routine and is often leaving for school without brushing his teeth, washing his face, or combing his hair.  \n• Separation Anxiety  \nLucy has been real clingy lately, especially when we go out in public. It reminds me of when she was really little.  \nBehaviors and Skills  \n• Excessive worry or rumination  \nAkim will not stop worrying about getting to his job on time. He asks every 5 minutes when we are leaving, even though we leave at the same time every Wednesday and are never late.  \n• Having trouble doing normal daily activities  \nVanessa used to be the first one to get started on her daily acti","cbCaiqMg9k9fQ9gk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqMg9k9fQ9gk","pdf",760731,"English","# What is Anxiety?\n## Recognizing Anxiety in Teens with ASD\n### Social Situations\n### Behaviors and Skills\n### Health and Wellness\n## Examples of Anxiety Triggers\n## Treatment for Anxiety","[{\"question\":\"Why can anxiety be difficult to recognize in teens with ASD?\",\"answer\":\"Individuals with ASD may have difficulty recognizing and describing their feelings, so anxiety diagnosis depends on observing a wide range of signs. 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