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Aug 10, 2010 · Introduction. Autism spectrum conditions (ASC; including autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome [AS] and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified [PDD-NOS]) are now commonly conceptualized as dimensional, representing the extreme end of one or more continuously distributed traits in the general population (Constantino & Todd 2003).
Nov 16, 2020 · Understanding anxiety in autistic children is essential, as having both an anxiety disorder and being autistic is associated with increased self-injurious behaviour, depression and parental stress compared to autism alone (Kerns et al., 2015) and decreased quality of life (van Steensel et al., 2012).
The AQ measures five symptom clusters important in understanding the profile of strengths and weaknesses for individuals with Autism: social skill. attention switching. attention to detail. communication. imagination. The AQ is intended to be used to screen for autism spectrum and may make up a component of a thorough diagnostic assessment.
The Essential Guide to Anxiety and Autism Introduction This leaflet provides the key facts about anxiety and people on the autism spectrum. It examines the research evidence on the types and causes of anxiety in people on the autism spectrum. It also examines the research evidence on some of the treatments and other forms of support
May 14, 2020 · Distribution of AutismSpectrum Quotient (AQ) total scores among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) and non-clinical controls (NCC). One-way ANOVA detected significant differences between the three groups ( p < 0.001) except for the AD domain, where no differences were found.
Dec 20, 2023 · The literature shows that adults with autism spectrum disorders are at a higher risk of developing comorbid mental health problems, with anxiety and depression at the forefront of these conditions. The other literature also shows that anxiety and depression are significantly related to ASD symptomology [ 14 ].
Mar 26, 2018 · A number of medical and psychiatric comorbidities ranging from gastro-intestinal and autoimmune disorders, to ADHD, depression, OCD and anxiety disorders, contribute to challenges in assessment and treatment of this condition, which requires a multidisciplinary approach. Although anxiety is not considered a core feature of ASD, anxiety ...
