Anger Outbursts in Youth with ASD and Anxiety: Phenomenology and Relationship with Family Accommodation.
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| Title: | Anger Outbursts in Youth with ASD and Anxiety: Phenomenology and Relationship with Family Accommodation. |
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| Authors: | Townsend, Allie N. (AUTHOR), Guzick, Andrew G. (AUTHOR), Hertz, Alyssa G. (AUTHOR), Kerns, Connor M. (AUTHOR), Goodman, Wayne K. (AUTHOR), Berry, Leandra N. (AUTHOR), Kendall, Philip C. (AUTHOR), Wood, Jeffrey J. (AUTHOR), Storch, Eric A. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Child Psychiatry & Human Development. Oct2024, Vol. 55 Issue 5, p1259-1268. 10p. |
| Subjects: | Autistic children, Autism in children, Clinical trials, Anxiety disorders, Family relations, Treatment effectiveness |
| 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] |
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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] |
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| ISSN: | 0009398X |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10578-022-01489-3 |
