Assessment of Fear in Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

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  • Author(s): Turner, Laura B.; Romanczyk, Raymond G.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jul-Sep 2012 6(3):1203-1210.
  • 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:
      8
    • Subject Terms:
      Autism; Phenomenology; Fear; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Children; Correlation; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Behavior Problems; Communication Skills; Interpersonal Competence
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.rasd.2012.03.010
    • ISSN:
      1750-9467
    • Abstract:
      Although intense fears have been reported in up to 64% of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), little is known about the phenomenology of fear in this population. This study assessed the relationship between fear and core symptoms of autism in children with an ASD. In Phase I of this study, parents of 41 children with an ASD completed the "PDD Behavior Inventory (PDDBI)" and a survey of their child's fears. Social communication abilities were positively correlated with overall levels of fear in children with an ASD. In Phase II the correspondence between parent report of children's fear and direct systematic observations of children's fear reactions was assessed. Results showed poor correspondence between the two assessment methods. Implications of both assessment methods are discussed as well as limitations. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2012
    • Accession Number:
      EJ967237