Social Anxiety Symptoms in adults with autism

By Morad Ovidia

Children with autism report significantly higher rates of social

anxiety disorder (SAD) and significantly higher levels of SAD

symptomatology than the general population, but it is not clear if this is

true for adults with autism. Understanding SAD in an adult autism

population could influence screening and treatment options. This

systemic review of literature aimed to identify literature related to

whether adults with autism experience SAD at a higher rate and report

higher levels of symptomatology than the general or psychiatric

populations. A search of 5 databases returned a total of 1,369 articles,

180 of which were subjected to full-text review. Of these, 11 met

established inclusion criteria. The interpretation of results was

complicated by diverse sampling techniques, make up of comparison

groups, presentation of data and additional cultural factors, yet the

majority of the articles found evidence that adults with autism experience

SAD at a significantly higher rate and significantly higher levels of

symptoms than general psychiatric and neurotypical populations. The

current gaps in the evidence base highlight the need for improved

understanding of how SAD develops and is maintained in an adult

autism population.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DQ2SG3V1
• ISBN13: 9798330697793
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Moras Zone
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"