Anxiety in high-functioning children with autism

Citation
A. Gillott et al., Anxiety in high-functioning children with autism, AUTISM, 5(3), 2001, pp. 277-286
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
AUTISM
ISSN journal
13623613 → ACNP
Volume
5
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
277 - 286
Database
ISI
SICI code
1362-3613(200109)5:3<277:AIHCWA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
High-functioning children with autism were compared with two control groups on measures of anxiety and social worries. Comparison control groups consi sted of children with specific language impairment (SLI) and normally devel oping children. Each group consisted of 15 children between the ages of 8 a nd 12 years and were matched for age and gender. Children with autism were found to be most anxious on both measures. High anxiety subscale scores for the autism group were separation anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder . These findings are discussed within the context of theories of autism and anxiety in the general population of children. Suggestions for future rese arch-are made.