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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-02-2016 | Original Paper

Perceived Social Competence and Loneliness Among Young Children with ASD: Child, Parent and Teacher Reports

Auteurs: Sasha M. Zeedyk, Shana R. Cohen, Abbey Eisenhower, Jan Blacher

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 2/2016

Abstract

Perceived loneliness and social competence were assessed for 127 children with ASD without comorbid ID, 4–7 years old, through child self-report. Using an abbreviated version of the Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Questionnaire (LSDQ; Cassidy and Asher in Child Dev 63:250–365, 1992), the majority of children reported friendships, yet a considerable proportion also reported social difficulties. Factor analysis of the abbreviated LSDQ identified three factors, which were significantly associated with parent- and teacher-reported variables. Regression analyses revealed parent-reported social skills deficits and teacher-reported conflict in the student–teacher relationship to be associated with child-reported loneliness. Implications for practice are discussed.

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Titel: Perceived Social Competence and Loneliness Among Young Children with ASD: Child, Parent and Teacher Reports
Auteurs: Sasha M. Zeedyk
Shana R. Cohen
Abbey Eisenhower
Jan Blacher
Publicatiedatum: 01-02-2016
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2575-6

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