Technology-Based Assessments and Treatments of Anxiety in Autistic Individuals: Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

Abstract This systematic review (Prospero Registration Number: CRD42019142910) aimed to narratively synthesise technology-aided assessments and treatments of anxiety in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for the first time. Sixteen studies were identified: 5 assessment 11 treatment studies. Assessment targeted state using ecological momentary assessment, wearables, or computerised tasks. Treatment specific fears/phobias electronic screen media transdiagnostic telemedicine. Broadly, results indicated may be feasible effective at targeting ASD, except involving social scripts peer modelling. further that ASD has a distinct psychophysiological signature is evoked by idiosyncratic triggers. However, larger scale representative samples are needed.