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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-07-2009 | Original Paper

Anxiety, Social Deficits, and Loneliness in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Susan W. White, Roxann Roberson-Nay

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 7/2009

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore relationships among anxiety, loneliness, and degree of social skill deficit in a sample of youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Participants (N = 20) were between 7 and 14 years of age, verbal, and had low average or higher assessed intelligence (average IQ = 92 ± 14.41). Youth who self-reported elevated levels of anxiety reported greater feelings of social loneliness. Those participants earning above average total anxiety scores reported significantly more loneliness than those with less anxiety (F = 6.60, p < .05). A significant relationship between parent-reported child withdrawal and depression and social disability also was found. Recommendations for assessment of co-occurring psychiatric problems in youth with ASD are offered.

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Titel: Anxiety, Social Deficits, and Loneliness in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs: Susan W. White
Roxann Roberson-Nay
Publicatiedatum: 01-07-2009
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 7/2009
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0713-8

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