Anxiety,Social Deficits,and Loneliness in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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| Authors: | Susan W. White Roxann Roberson-Nay |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA;(2) Present address: Department of Psychology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 109 Williams Hall (0436), Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to explore relationships among anxiety, loneliness, and degree of social skill deficit in a sample of youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Participants (N = 20) were between 7 and 14 years of age, verbal, and had low average or higher assessed intelligence (average IQ = 92 ± 14.41). Youth who self-reported elevated levels of anxiety reported greater feelings of social loneliness. Those participants earning above average total anxiety scores reported significantly more loneliness than those with less anxiety (F = 6.60, p < .05). A significant relationship between parent-reported child withdrawal and depression and social disability also was found. Recommendations for assessment of co-occurring psychiatric problems in youth with ASD are offered. |
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| Keywords: | Autism Asperger Anxiety Loneliness Social skills |
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