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ArticleBMC psychology2024

Anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: behavioural phenotypes and environmental factors.

Caitlin Leachman, Emily S Nichols, Sarah Al-Saoud, Emma G Duerden

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Article in BMC psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Caitlin LeachmanApplied Psychology, Faculty of Education, Western University, 1137 Western Rd, London, ON, N6G 1G7, Canada.
Emily S NicholsApplied Psychology, Faculty of Education, Western University, 1137 Western Rd, London, ON, N6G 1G7, Canada.
Sarah Al-SaoudApplied Psychology, Faculty of Education, Western University, 1137 Western Rd, London, ON, N6G 1G7, Canada.
Emma G DuerdenApplied Psychology, Faculty of Education, Western University, 1137 Western Rd, London, ON, N6G 1G7, Canada. eduerden@uwo.ca.

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Abstract

backgroundAnxiety is the most prevalent comorbidity among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet little is known about the associated risk factors.

methodsIn a heterogenous cohort of children aged 5-18 years old (n = 262, 42% ASD), participants and their parents completed standardized questionnaires to assess anxiety, ASD symptom severity, inattention/hyperactivity, emotional problems, depressive symptoms, parental styles and stress, and demographic factors.

resultsAn artificial neural network analysis using a self-organizing map, a statistical technique used to cluster large datasets, revealed 3 distinct anxiety profiles: low (n = 114, 5% ASD), moderate (n = 70, 64% ASD) and high (n = 78, 96% ASD) anxiety. A recursive feature elimination analysis revealed that depression and peer problems contributed the most to differences between the anxiety profiles. Difficulties with peers in individuals with ASD who experience anxiety may be related to challenges with social competence and this may heighten depressive symptoms.

conclusionFindings highlight the importance of assessing depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with ASD who experience anxiety. Identifying anxiety profiles among children and adolescents with ASD may prove beneficial in clinical practice by facilitating the development of tailored interventions that aid in managing anxiety and depressive symptoms. Furthermore, strengthening social communication skills may improve peer relationships and could aid in managing depressive symptoms among children and adolescents with ASD who experience anxiety.

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AnxietyAutism Spectrum DisorderDepressionAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolComorbidityFemaleHumansMalePeer GroupPhenotypeSurveys and QuestionnairesAnxietyAutism spectrum disorderDepressionPeer problemsStress

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