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- Parents of children with ASD have higher parental stress levels and lower quality of life than parents of normotypical children [12, 13, 14, 15], similar to parents with disabled children (e.g., Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability) [16, 17, 18].
- Cognitive Rigidity. People on the spectrum tend to process the world by details. This can be a wonderful strength (for example, strong factual memory and attention to detail).
- Sensory Sensitivities. Children on the spectrum have difficulty with regulating sensory input. Sensations that wouldn't bother most kids may seem harsh to the child on the spectrum and this can lead to high levels of distress.
- Communication Barriers. There is a high occurrence of speech and language processing disorders in autism. When not adequately accommodated for, these disorders can create frustration and anxiety in situations that place high demands on communication skills.
- Social Challenges. Social situations can pose a number of challenges for kids on the spectrum. Difficulty with understanding social rules and nuances can create strain and anxiety; particularly in large, unstructured situations such as recess or a birthday party.
- Difficulty Recognising Emotions of Self and Others
- Sensory Sensitivities
- Difficulty with Uncertainty
- Performance Anxiety
- Identifying Anxiety
- Treatments For Anxiety
Research suggests that autistic people may have difficulty recognising their own emotional state and the emotional reactions of those around them (Maisel et al, 2016). This may mean it can be more difficult to understand and process feelings of being scared or safe – and of course this in itself will be scary. It may also result in anxiety in socia...
It is well documented that autistic people may have additional sensory processing difficulties, such as sensitivity with sounds and touch. Feeling like one is being constantly bombarded by sensory stimuli can be extremely anxiety provoking (Wigham et al, 2015).
For some autistic people, uncertainty can lead to heightened anxiety (Boulter et al 2014). This uncertainty may interact in important ways with other aspects of anxiety for autistic people. For example, having sensory sensitivities and being unsure if you will stumble across these sensory triggers in new situations may make you less able to manage ...
Fear of failure can be a significant and anxiety provoking issue for autistic people, and may result in a reluctance to try new things or complete tasks like homework or job related activities, unless there can be a guarantee of success. Being unsure about whether you can do things perfectly can lead to a lot of worry and avoidance, creating a vici...
Assessments for anxiety are rarely tailored for autistic people and there may be some important ways in which autistic people respond when they are feeling anxious that may not readily be recognised as anxiety. For example in our research (Joyce et al 2017) autistic adolescents and adults have told us that when they are feeling anxious: 1. they may...
Treatments for anxiety, like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), are recommended and the evidence for their use is promising. However these approaches may need some adaptations to meet the needs and learning styles of autistic people. It may be important to support autistic people to develop more recognition and understanding of their own emotions...
Jul 2, 2024 · The relationship between autism and anxiety is multifaceted, with each condition potentially exacerbating the other. Understanding this intricate connection is crucial for autistic individuals, their families, and healthcare professionals alike. This article explores the unique ways anxiety manifests in autism, the factors that contribute to ...
Apr 5, 2018 · Anxiety is estimated to affect at least 40% of autistic individuals (van Steensel et al. 2011) and is a prevalent problem for autistic child and young people (CYP) (White et al., 2009). The difficulty facing parents and professionals alike is that demand for support with anxiety tends to outweigh specialist provision (The National Autistic ...
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have great difficulties when their routines change, and this may affect the psychological well-being of their parents. For this reason, it is important to examine studies that address the mental health of parents in order to adapt to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. AIM.
eeting new people (for fear of the unknown). In many such situations, feelings of anxiety are completely normal and even important because the associated increase in our levels of arousal (e.g. increased heart rate) and general vigilance prepares us for dealing .
Nov 1, 2023 · Anxiety is a commonly co-occurring mental health condition for autistic children and young people. Literature indicates a fractured conceptualisation of the construct of anxiety and measurement tools may be insensitive to unique autistic presentations.
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