Robertson, A. E. , Stanfield, A. C., Watt, J., Barry, F., Day, M., Cormack, M. and Melville, C. (2018) The experience and impact of anxiety in autistic adults: a thematic analysis. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 46, pp. 8-18. (doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2017.11.006)
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Abstract
Background: A high proportion of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) also meet criteria for anxiety disorders. Few studies have explored the experience and impact of anxiety in autistic adults using qualitative methods. Methods: Seventeen semi-structured interviews with either autistic adults (n = 10) or the supporters of adults with a diagnosis of ASD (n = 7) were conducted. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Three main themes were identified: ‘contributing and mitigating factors to anxiety’, ‘consequences of anxiety’, and ‘management of anxiety’. Discussion: Findings highlighted the role that uncertainty plays in anxiety in autism, supporting existing theoretical accounts. Implications for clinical practice were discussed. These included ensuring that communication differences are minimised, and highlighting the importance of meaningfully including autistic people throughout the development and evaluation process of interventions for mental health.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | This research was supported by a grant from the Scottish Government Autism Development Fund. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Robertson, Dr Ashley and Cormack, Dr Magnus and Melville, Professor Craig and Day, Dr Matthew |
| Authors: | Robertson, A. E., Stanfield, A. C., Watt, J., Barry, F., Day, M., Cormack, M., and Melville, C. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
| Journal Name: | Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 1750-9467 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1878-0237 |
| Published Online: | 27 November 2017 |
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