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For context, an overview of normal, healthy fear development is contrasted against the development and phenomenology of specific phobias in otherwise neurotypical individuals, followed by what is currently known about the development and phenomenology of specific phobia in individuals with ASD. At times, it can be difficult to diagnose specific phobia in those with ASD, given the unique sensory experiences, rigidity, verbal deficiencies, and social, communication, and intellectual challenges frequently associated with an ASD diagnosis. Problematic fear, however, in the form of a specific phobia is not. Fear is an appropriate emotional response in certain situations. This chapter examines the diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and specific phobia, their potential comorbidity, and assessment and treatment recommendations.
