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Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity

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This high rate of comorbidity in this population can pose serious challenges to direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field. Anxiety Anxiety may be the most common comorbidity for those with autism.

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Improving Employment for Workers With Autism

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Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) organizations who are serving adults need to understand where these opportunities exist to support clients seeking employment. Studies have shown that somewhere from 50% to 80% of adults with autism also live with anxiety disorders, making communication difficult.