ERIC Number: EJ1407390
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
EISSN: EISSN-1573-3432
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Exploring the Symptom Profiles of Intolerance of Uncertainty in Autistic Children
Amy Keefer; Vini Singh; Yeon Sik Jang; Leigh Alon; Madison Surmacz; Calliope Holingue; Stewart H. Mostofsky; Roma A. Vasa
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v54 p121-130 2024
Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a multidimensional construct involving maladaptive responses to uncertainty. IU is strongly associated with autism and anxiety, yet no studies have examined its symptom profile in autistic children. This study compares IU symptom profiles in autistic and NT children and in autistic children with and without anxiety using the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale for Children. Compared to NT peers, autistic children exhibited heightened IU symptoms in all domains, affective, behavioral, and cognitive; affective symptoms had the highest association with autism. Autistic children with anxiety also exhibited elevated IU symptoms in all domains compared to those without anxiety; behavioral IU symptoms had the highest association with anxiety. IU symptom profiles should be considered in assessment and treatment.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH) (DHHS)
Authoring Institution: Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
Grant or Contract Numbers: NS048527; MH106564; P50HD103538; 2019A05; 2019A06
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