Table 1.

Characteristics of studies excluded at abstract screening stage

Author and Publication Date	Title	Reason for exclusion
Schohl et al. (2014)	A replication and extension of the PEERS intervention: Examining effects on social skills and social anxiety in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.	Different intervention focus, no anxiety diagnosis or measurement at intake
Ooi et al. (2008)	Effects of cognitive‐behavioral therapy on anxiety for children with high‐functioning autistic spectrum disorders.	Observational study (pre‐post design only, no control group)
Ehrenreich‐May et al. (2014)	An open trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in early adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.	Observational study (no control group)