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This chapter discusses anxiety-related problems in developmental disabilities in children and adolescents. An overview of clinical characteristics of these problems and disabilities and appropriate assessment tools are provided. Finally, evidence-based treatments and efficacy are delineated for this specific population. Future directions are highlighted.

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McNeel, M.M., Jellinek, E.R., Storch, E.A. (2023). Anxiety-Related Problems in Developmental Disabilities. In: McKay, D., Storch, E.A. (eds) Handbook of Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14080-8_26

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