Assessment and Coping Strategies

Groden, June; Baron, M. Grace; Groden, Gerald

doi:10.1093/med:psych/9780195182262.003.0002

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“…Despite recognition of the importance of the source, little research has examined how self-reports of internalizing symptoms compare to parent ratings for children with HFASDs. Such research is needed as questions have been raised regarding the accuracy of self-reports of individuals with HFASDs, as well as their capacity to identify and express internal states (e.g., Gillott et al 2001;Groden et al 2006;Hill et al 2004). Broader research literature (not restricted to ASDs) has indicated that correlations between child reports and parent ratings are generally low to modest in the general population.…”

Section: Source Considerations In Assessing Depression and Anxiety Symentioning

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Anxiety and Depression in Children with HFASDs: Symptom Levels and Source Differences

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Toomey

Fox

et al. 2010

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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The purpose of this study was to: (1) examine symptom levels of anxiety and depression in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASDs) compared with matched control children using child self-reports and parent ratings; and (2) examine source differences within the two condition groups. An overall multivariate effect indicated significantly elevated depression and anxiety symptoms for children with HFASDs based on parent reports; however no significant between-group differences based on child self-reports. Within-condition source comparisons (parent vs. child) revealed a significant multivariate effect indicating a significant difference in symptoms of depression and anxiety for the HFASD group but none for the control. Correlations between parent and child reports for the HFASD group suggested some positive association between child-reports and parent-reports for depressive symptoms only; however, the difference in average scores reflected a substantial discrepancy in the magnitude of symptoms by rater. Implications for clinical assessment and future research are provided.

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Section: Source Considerations In Assessing Depression and Anxiety Symentioning

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Anxiety and Depression in Children with HFASDs: Symptom Levels and Source Differences

Lopata

Toomey

Fox

et al. 2010

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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“…Specifically, symptoms of anxiety and stress may be associated with repeated social failures resulting from social deficits and the stress and anxiety associated with social interaction (Attwood 2006;Bellini 2004;Groden et al 2006;Klin et al 2005;Morgan 2006; Simpson and Myles 1998;Volkmar and Klin 2000). For children with HFASDs, increased self-awareness of social deficits purportedly contributes to the anxiety problems (Attwood 2006;Klin et al 2005;Portway and Johnson 2005).…”

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Effect of Social Familiarity on Salivary Cortisol and Self-Reports of Social Anxiety and Stress in Children with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Volker

Putnam

et al. 2008

J Autism Dev Disord

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This study examined the effect of social familiarity on salivary cortisol and social anxiety/stress for a sample of children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. The relationship between self-reported social anxiety/stress and salivary cortisol was also examined. Participants interacted with a familiar peer on one occasion and an unfamiliar peer on another occasion. Data were collected using salivary cortisol and a scale measuring subjective stress. Results indicated a significant condition by order interaction for salivary cortisol levels, while self-rated stress did not differ significantly across situations. A mild-moderate correlation was found between self-reported distress and salivary cortisol within each condition. Examination of self-rated distress vs. cortisol scatter plots suggested a more complex relationship than the correlation coefficient could adequately convey.

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“…Due to impairments in social functioning, children with autism often struggle to form social bonds and lack social support 10 ; HAI research indicates that animals provide social support, both directly by reducing loneliness and providing companionship 11 and indirectly by facilitating social encounters with fellow humans 12 . Following impairments in communication and social functioning, children with autism often lack appropriate coping mechanisms and are particularly vulnerable to stress 13 ; HAI research provides robust physiological evidence for a stress-reducing effect of interacting with animals, such as reduced heart rate and blood pressure following contact with companion animals 14 and reduced self-reported anxiety following animal-assisted therapy sessions 15 . Taken together, the HAI literature highlights key benefits from interacting with animals that may be particularly useful for individuals with autism.…”

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Review of current evidence and future directions in animal-assisted intervention for children with autism

O'Haire¹

2013

OA Autism

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Assessment and Coping Strategies

Cited by 40 publications

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Anxiety and Depression in Children with HFASDs: Symptom Levels and Source Differences

Anxiety and Depression in Children with HFASDs: Symptom Levels and Source Differences

Effect of Social Familiarity on Salivary Cortisol and Self-Reports of Social Anxiety and Stress in Children with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

Review of current evidence and future directions in animal-assisted intervention for children with autism

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