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13-10-2022 | Original Paper

Exploring the Symptom Profiles of Intolerance of Uncertainty in Autistic Children

Auteurs: Amy Keefer, Vini Singh, Yeon Sik Jang, Leigh Alon, Madison Surmacz, Calliope Holingue, Stewart H. Mostofsky, Roma A. Vasa

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 1/2024

Abstract

Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a multidimensional construct involving maladaptive responses to uncertainty. IU is strongly associated with autism and anxiety, yet no studies have examined its symptom profile in autistic children. This study compares IU symptom profiles in autistic and NT children and in autistic children with and without anxiety using the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale for Children. Compared to NT peers, autistic children exhibited heightened IU symptoms in all domains, affective, behavioral, and cognitive; affective symptoms had the highest association with autism. Autistic children with anxiety also exhibited elevated IU symptoms in all domains compared to those without anxiety; behavioral IU symptoms had the highest association with anxiety. IU symptom profiles should be considered in assessment and treatment.

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Titel: Exploring the Symptom Profiles of Intolerance of Uncertainty in Autistic Children
Auteurs: Amy Keefer
Vini Singh
Yeon Sik Jang
Leigh Alon
Madison Surmacz
Calliope Holingue
Stewart H. Mostofsky
Roma A. Vasa
Publicatiedatum: 13-10-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05744-3

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