A review of emotion regulation in autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

There is robust evidence indicating that we can address a common outcome of emotion dysregulation in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and growing interest in targeting core underlying emotion regulation skills, primarily based on mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches. As we progress toward building this evidence base, an improved understanding of a transdiagnostic approach that is not solely focused on symptom reduction will likely emerge, and with it, more effective interventions that can address a broader array of profiles and deficits. Understanding the dynamic process of emotion regulation through the lens of ASD symptomatology, and in the face of ASD-related stressors, is important to support individualized skill development and improved outcomes. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)