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Friendship and Anxiety/Depression Symptoms in Boys With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder

Published:2023-02-21 Issue:2 Volume:128 Page:119-133
ISSN:1944-7558
Container-title:American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
language:en
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Author:

Harkins Christina¹,Menezes Michelle¹,Sadikova Eleonora¹,Mazurek Micah¹

Affiliation:

1. Christina Harkins, Michelle Menezes, Eleonora Sadikova, and Micah Mazurek, The University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development

Abstract

AbstractThe transition to adolescence may be a challenging time for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This developmental period is marked by increased social demands and increasing anxiety and depression symptoms for many individuals with autism. As both of these factors may compound social difficulties and impact friendship experiences, this study explored the relations among autism symptom severity, internalizing symptoms, and friendship experiences in boys with and without ASD (with IQ > 75). Results showed that internalizing symptoms predicted quantity of close friendships in the ASD group. Given the observed relationship between internalizing symptoms and friendship experiences, social skills intervention programs should address possible internalizing symptoms associated with establishing/maintaining social relationships and perceived friendship quality.

Publisher

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health,Neurology (clinical),Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous),Developmental and Educational Psychology,Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology,General Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Link

https://meridian.allenpress.com/ajidd/article-pdf/128/2/119/3191183/i1944-7558-128-2-119.pdf

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