Abstract
This study explores the manifestation and measurement of anxiety symptoms in 415 children with ASDs on a 20-item, parent-rated, DSM-IV referenced anxiety scale. In both high and low-functioning children (IQ above vs. below 70), commonly endorsed items assessed restlessness, tension and sleep difficulties. Items requiring verbal expression of worry by the child were rarely endorsed. Higher anxiety was associated with functional language, IQ above 70 and higher scores on several other behavioral measures. Four underlying factors emerged: Generalized Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety and Over-arousal. Our findings extend our understanding of anxiety across IQ in ASD and provide guidance for improving anxiety outcome measurement.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 2341-2352 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 2013 |
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Keywords
- Anxiety
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Clinical Trials
- Measurement
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
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Exploring the manifestations of anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorders. / Hallett, Victoria; Lecavalier, Luc; Sukhodolsky, Denis G.; Cipriano, Noreen; Aman, Michael G.; McCracken, James T.; McDougle, Christopher J.; Tierney, Elaine; King, Bryan H.; Hollander, Eric; Sikich, Linmarie; Bregman, Joel; Anagnostou, Evdokia; Donnelly, Craig; Katsovich, Lily; Dukes, Kimberly; Vitiello, Benedetto; Gadow, Kenneth; Scahill, Lawrence.
In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 43, No. 10, 10.2013, p. 2341-2352.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Hallett, Victoria
AU - Lecavalier, Luc
AU - Sukhodolsky, Denis G.
AU - Cipriano, Noreen
AU - Aman, Michael G.
AU - McCracken, James T.
AU - McDougle, Christopher J.
AU - Tierney, Elaine
AU - King, Bryan H.
AU - Hollander, Eric
AU - Sikich, Linmarie
AU - Bregman, Joel
AU - Anagnostou, Evdokia
AU - Donnelly, Craig
AU - Katsovich, Lily
AU - Dukes, Kimberly
AU - Vitiello, Benedetto
AU - Gadow, Kenneth
AU - Scahill, Lawrence
PY - 2013/10
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N2 - This study explores the manifestation and measurement of anxiety symptoms in 415 children with ASDs on a 20-item, parent-rated, DSM-IV referenced anxiety scale. In both high and low-functioning children (IQ above vs. below 70), commonly endorsed items assessed restlessness, tension and sleep difficulties. Items requiring verbal expression of worry by the child were rarely endorsed. Higher anxiety was associated with functional language, IQ above 70 and higher scores on several other behavioral measures. Four underlying factors emerged: Generalized Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety and Over-arousal. Our findings extend our understanding of anxiety across IQ in ASD and provide guidance for improving anxiety outcome measurement.
AB - This study explores the manifestation and measurement of anxiety symptoms in 415 children with ASDs on a 20-item, parent-rated, DSM-IV referenced anxiety scale. In both high and low-functioning children (IQ above vs. below 70), commonly endorsed items assessed restlessness, tension and sleep difficulties. Items requiring verbal expression of worry by the child were rarely endorsed. Higher anxiety was associated with functional language, IQ above 70 and higher scores on several other behavioral measures. Four underlying factors emerged: Generalized Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety and Over-arousal. Our findings extend our understanding of anxiety across IQ in ASD and provide guidance for improving anxiety outcome measurement.
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