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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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28-04-2015 | Original Paper

Investigation of Individual Factors Associated with Anxiety in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Ashley H. Dubin, Rebecca Lieberman-Betz, A. Michele Lease

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2015

Abstract

As youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to experience anxiety than youth in the general population, investigation of associated factors is important for diagnosis and treatment. The present study extended prior research by examining factors associated with caregiver-reported anxiety in 2662 youth (mean age = 8.82 years) with ASD. Logistic regression analyses indicated increases in age, social problems, and cognitive functioning predicted high anxiety group membership. Cognitive functioning moderated the relation of adaptive social behaviors and anxiety. Results from the present study provide support for previously identified factors associated with anxiety; however, further investigation is necessary to uncover additional factors and to explore their relation to anxiety across individuals with ASD with varying levels of cognitive functioning.

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Titel: Investigation of Individual Factors Associated with Anxiety in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs: Ashley H. Dubin
Rebecca Lieberman-Betz
A. Michele Lease
Publicatiedatum: 28-04-2015
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2015
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2458-x

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