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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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01-11-2014 | Original Paper

Autistic Traits in Couple Dyads as a Predictor of Anxiety Spectrum Symptoms

Auteurs: Winnie Yu-Pow Lau, Susan Shur-Fen Gau, Yen-Nan Chiu, Yu-Yu Wu

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2014

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Abstract

The link between parental autistic tendency and anxiety symptoms was studied in 491 Taiwanese couples raising biological children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Parental autistic tendency as measured by Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) was associated with anxiety symptoms across all domains. Large effect sizes were found in social phobia and post traumatic stress disorders for both parents, and in general anxiety disorder and agoraphobia for mothers. These associations were irrespective of child’s autistic tendency, spouse’s AQ scores and the couples’ compatibility in their autistic tendency. Perceived family support and parental education moderated the link but not child’s autistic severity. Research and clinical implications regarding psychiatric vulnerability of parents of children with ASD were drawn and discussed.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Autistic Traits in Couple Dyads as a Predictor of Anxiety Spectrum Symptoms
Auteurs
Winnie Yu-Pow Lau
Susan Shur-Fen Gau
Yen-Nan Chiu
Yu-Yu Wu
Publicatiedatum
01-11-2014
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2014
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2151-5

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