Transdiagnostic Group Therapy (GBAT) for Autistic Adults With Personalized Therapeutics

Inclusion Criteria:

• Live in New Jersey or New York

• Be 18-40 years old

• Have a confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

• Have access to a device (e.g., computer with a webcam or smartphone) in order tocomplete online surveys and participate in videoconference sessions

• WRAT Reading Comprehension grade equivalent 6th grade or higher

• Receive a best-estimate diagnosis of an anxiety or mood disorder (GeneralizedAnxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Panic Disorder,Agoraphobia, Major Depressive Disorder, Unspecified Depression, PersistentDepressive Disorder).

• Be interested in participating in an online telehealth treatment group to addresstheir difficulties in the aforementioned areas

• Approximately 60% of our sample will be White, Non-Hispanic; approximately 40% ofour sample will be female-identifying and 40% will be male-identifying

Exclusion Criteria:

• Are younger than 18 years old, or older than 40 years old

• Do not have an ASD diagnosis

• Have WRAT Reading Comprehension below 6th grade level

• Are unable to understand English fluently

• Have a principal DSM-5 disorder other than one of the above listed anxiety ordepression disorders, have received a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability,schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder or demonstrate suicidal ideation or intent severeenough to require current hospitalization, or who have attempted suicide in the past 3 months.

• Are currently enrolled in another behavioral therapy or psychotherapy targetingdepression, anxiety or anger.

• Are experiencing suicidal ideation that requires current hospitalization.

• The PI's best clinical judgment that it would not be in the adult's best interest tobe enrolled (e.g., due to factors that may affect their engagement or comfort in thegroup).