Depression and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders without intellectual disability
Title
Depression and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders without intellectual disability
Creator
Strang JF; Kenworthy L; Daniolos P; Case L; Wills MC; Martin A; Wallace GL
Identifier
Publisher
Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders
Date
2012
Subject
Prevalence; Comorbidity; Depression; Anxiety; Children; Adolescents; Autism; DEVELOPMENTAL; PSYCHIATRY; Psychology; ASPERGER-SYNDROME; At Risk Persons; Depression/psychology; DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW; Education; FRIENDSHIP; Intelligence Quotient; parent; People; PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS; PSYCHIATRIC-DISORDERS; Rehabilitation; Special; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); VERSION
Description
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.)
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Type
Journal Article
Citation
Strang JF; Kenworthy L; Daniolos P; Case L; Wills MC; Martin A; Wallace GL, “Depression and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders without intellectual disability,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 28, 2025, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/11419.