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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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24-07-2015 | Original Paper

Violations of Personal Space in Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Williams Syndrome: Insights from the Social Responsiveness Scale

Auteurs: Emma Lough, Mary Hanley, Jacqui Rodgers, Mikle South, Hannah Kirk, Daniel P. Kennedy, Deborah M. Riby

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2015

Abstract

Interpersonal distance regulation is crucial for successful social interactions. We investigated personal space awareness in Williams syndrome (WS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to typical development. Parents reported that individuals with WS and ASD were significantly more likely than those developing typically to invade the personal space of others. WS individuals were reported to have the least awareness of the personal space boundaries of others. Despite the suggested opposing social profiles of WS and ASD, some similarities are present in the ability, or indeed inability, to regulate interpersonal distance during social interactions. Findings are discussed in relation to implications of atypical amygdala function, inhibitory control and anxiety on real-world behaviour for such socially vulnerable groups.

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Titel: Violations of Personal Space in Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Williams Syndrome: Insights from the Social Responsiveness Scale
Auteurs: Emma Lough
Mary Hanley
Jacqui Rodgers
Mikle South
Hannah Kirk
Daniel P. Kennedy
Deborah M. Riby
Publicatiedatum: 24-07-2015
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2015
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2536-0

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