Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, ASD, social interaction, communication
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Psychology
Abstract
The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include a collection of severe neurodevelopmental symptoms related to social interaction and communication. In addition to these core symptoms, co-occurring anxiety is seen in up to 70% of diagnosed individuals (Reaven, 2010). Anxiety-inducing situations for ASD individuals include changes to the environment or daily routines. Difficulties responding to such changes may lead to debilitating and negative consequences for ASD children and their families. Understanding the mechanisms that lead to such difficulties may improve the specificity of treatment for these symptoms.
Recommended Citation
Newton, Tiffani and South, Dr. Mikle
(2013)
"Learning to Change in Autism,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 544.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/544