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ArticleBrain sciences2024

Autistic Sensory Traits and Psychological Distress: Mediating Role of Worry and Intolerance of Uncertainty.

Patricia Recio, Pilar Pozo, Cristina García-López, Encarnación Sarriá

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Article in Brain sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  2. A Factor-Analytic Approach for Psychometric Properties of the Repetitive Behaviors Questionnaire-3 (RBQ-3) for Turkish Population.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2026
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Patricia RecioDepartment of Methodology of Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Psychology, National University for Distance Education (UNED), 28040 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0530-4404
Pilar PozoDepartment of Methodology of Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Psychology, National University for Distance Education (UNED), 28040 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6502-9873
Cristina García-LópezIMIENS: Joint Research Institute UNED-Health Institute Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
Encarnación SarriáDepartment of Methodology of Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Psychology, National University for Distance Education (UNED), 28040 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4775-4980

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesAutistic adults exhibit core and comorbid features that can have an impact on their daily functioning and lead to considerable psychological distress. Significant and consistent associations have been identified between autism characteristics-restricted repetitive behaviors and sensory features-and high levels of stress and anxiety. For a better understanding of the issue, it is necessary to consider the cognitive aspects that can help explain variations in stress and anxiety levels among adults with autism. We therefore aimed to model the contributions of worry and intolerance of uncertainty on the relationship between autism characteristics (sensory sensitivities and repetitive behaviors) and psychological distress (stress and anxiety).

methodsThe sample comprised 144 autistic individuals with a mean age of 35.15 (SD = 11.44). They participated in the study by completing an online questionnaire to assess the study variables. Most of the participants reported being diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (63.6%) or Level 1 autism spectrum disorder (27.1%).

resultsThe model fit index values tested through path analysis indicated a good fit (χ

conclusionsThese findings highlight the importance of worry and intolerance of uncertainty as specific targets in interventions aimed at improving stress and anxiety problems in autistic adults.

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anxietyautismintolerance of uncertaintyrepetitive behaviorssensory sensitivitiesstressworry

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