Anxiety and Repetitive Behaviours in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Williams Syndrome: A Cross-Syndrome Comparison

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作者：
Jacqui Rodgers
Deborah M. Riby
Emily Janes
Brenda Connolly
Helen McConachie
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[1] Newcastle University,Faculty of Medical Sciences, Institute of Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology
[2] Newcastle University,Faculty of Medical Sciences, School of Psychology
[3] Newcastle University,Faculty of Medical Sciences, Institute of Health and Society
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | 2012年 / 42卷
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Repetitive behaviours; Anxiety; Autism spectrum disorder; Williams syndrome;
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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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