Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders without Intellectual Disability

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  • Author(s): Strang, John F.; Kenworthy, Lauren; Daniolos, Peter
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jan-Mar 2012 6(1):406-412.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2012
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Subject Terms:
      Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Autism; Intelligence Quotient; Adolescents; Depression (Psychology); Anxiety; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Children; At Risk Persons
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.rasd.2011.06.015
    • ISSN:
      1750-9467
    • Abstract:
      Recent studies have shown that rates of depression and anxiety symptoms are elevated among individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) of various ages and IQs and that depression/anxiety symptoms are associated with higher IQ and fewer ASD symptoms. In this study which examined correlates of depression and anxiety symptoms in the full school-age range of children and adolescents (age 6-18) with ASDs and IQs greater than or equal to 70 (n = 95), we also observed elevated rates of depression/anxiety symptoms, but we did not find higher IQ or fewer ASD symptoms among individuals with ASDs and depression or anxiety symptoms. These findings indicate an increased risk for depression/anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents with ASDs without intellectual disability, regardless of age, IQ, or ASD symptoms. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2011
    • Accession Number:
      EJ947685