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Anger Outbursts in Youth with ASD and Anxiety: Phenomenology and Relationship with Family Accommodation.
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Child Psychiatry & Human Development . Oct2024, Vol. 55 Issue 5, p1259-1268. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Anger outbursts (AO) are associated with severe symptoms, impairment and poorer treatment outcomes for anxious children, though limited research has examined AO in youth with co-occurring autism and anxiety disorders. This study examined AO in children with autism and anxiety by evaluating clinical characteristics, family accommodation, and changes in AO following anxiety-focused treatment. The sample comprised 167 youth with autism and anxiety enrolled in a multi-site randomized clinical trial comparing standard care CBT for anxiety, CBT adapted for youth with autism, and usual care. Most participants (60%) had AO, which contributed to impairment above and beyond anxiety and autism. AO impacted functional impairment indirectly through a pathway of parental accommodation. AO reduced with anxiety-focused treatment. Findings highlight that AO are common in this population and uniquely contribute to functional impairment, indicating a need for direct targeting in treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0009398X
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Child Psychiatry & Human Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179325959
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-022-01489-3