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Anxiety and repetitive behaviours in autism spectrum disorders and williams syndrome: a cross-syndrome comparison

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Rodgers, Jacqui, Riby, Deborah M., Janes, Emily, Connolly, Brenda, McConachie, Helen·2012·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Children with autism spectrum disorder or Williams syndrome are vulnerable to anxiety. The factors that contribute to this risk remain unclear. This study compared anxiety in autism spectrum disorder and Williams syndrome and examined the relationship between repetitive behaviours and anxiety. Thirty-four children with autism and twenty children with Williams syndrome were assessed with measures of anxiety and repetitive behaviours. Children with autism had higher levels of anxiety. Within the autism sample higher levels of repetitive behaviours were associated with more anxiety. This was not replicated in the Williams syndrome sample, indicating a differential role for restricted and repetitive behaviours in relation to anxiety. Understanding the links between repetitive behaviours and anxiety is essential for effective intervention.

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  • Individuals with ASD show higher levels of social phobia and separation anxiety, as well as higher rates of RRB, while individuals with Williams syndrome have higher scores on measures of generalized anxiety.

    “Although both groups are at risk for anxiety, individuals with ASD show higher levels of social phobia and separation anxiety, as well as higher rates of RRB. However, individuals with WS have higher scores on measures of generalized anxiety (Rodgers et al., 2012).”

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Authors
Rodgers, J., Riby, D. M., Janes, E., Connolly, B., & McConachie, H.
Affiliations
Newcastle University (GB)
Corresponding author
Rodgers, Jacqui
Venue
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Published
2011-03-22
Volume
42
Issue
2
Pages
175-180
ISSN
  • 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3432
OpenAlex
W2072411936
Cited by
146
References
53
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.54
Type
journal article
Language
en
Locations
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Durham Research Online (Durham University) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • Newcastle University ePrints (Newcastle Univesity)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Developmental Neuroscience › Williams Syndrome Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, Williams syndrome, anxiety, repetitive behavior, restricted and repetitive behaviors, children, risk factors for anxiety
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Anxiety, Child, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Female, Humans, Male, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Stereotyped Behavior, Williams Syndrome

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