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A member asked:
If someone with autism is more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, what can be done?
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Unconnected: It is not clear that people with autism are more likely to have depression or anxiety. It may be harder to diagnose, because they may not be able to express their feelings; but, if they have either, they should respond to conventional treatments about the same as someone without autism. Even talk therapies can work, but that requires expertise with autism.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Mental health care: Careful monitoring of the person's mood and emotional adjustment. If questions of depression or excessive anxiety arise, there should be a consultation with a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Answered 7/12/2015
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