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The Impact of Anxiety on the Participation of Children on the Autism Spectrum

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Title: The Impact of Anxiety on the Participation of Children on the Autism Spectrum
Language: English
Authors: Ambrose, Kathryn (ORCID 0000-0002-6153-0780), Simpson, Kate, Adams, Dawn
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Jul 2022 52(7):2958-2969.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Anxiety, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Early Adolescents, Predictor Variables, Participation, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Communication Skills, Family Income, Activities, Correlation
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-05162-x
ISSN: 0162-3257
Abstract: Anxiety is common in children on the autism spectrum, however its impacts are not fully understood. Participation is an important outcome, linked to the health and wellbeing of children. This study examined the relationship between anxiety and participation using parent reports for 131 children on the autism spectrum, aged 6-13 years. Hierarchical multiple regressions explored child and family factors in relation to participation in Home and Community settings. Anxiety was a unique, significant predictor of the frequency of children's participation (but not involvement in activities) in both settings, when controlling for autism characteristics, communication skills and family income. Anxiety symptomatology may contribute to the less frequent participation of children on the autism spectrum in home and community activities.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1339195
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Anxiety is common in children on the autism spectrum, however its impacts are not fully understood. Participation is an important outcome, linked to the health and wellbeing of children. This study examined the relationship between anxiety and participation using parent reports for 131 children on the autism spectrum, aged 6-13 years. Hierarchical multiple regressions explored child and family factors in relation to participation in Home and Community settings. Anxiety was a unique, significant predictor of the frequency of children's participation (but not involvement in activities) in both settings, when controlling for autism characteristics, communication skills and family income. Anxiety symptomatology may contribute to the less frequent participation of children on the autism spectrum in home and community activities.
ISSN:0162-3257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-05162-x