Examining the views of clinicians worldwide regarding the role of anxiety in adults with autism: a comprehensive narrative review
Publish place: The first conference of psychology, educational sciences, social sciences and humanities
Publish Year: 1401
نوع سند: مقاله کنفرانسی
زبان: English
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تاریخ نمایه سازی: 15 فروردین 1402
Abstract:
Background: Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition, characterized by differences in social communication and social interaction as well as restricted interests and repetitive behaviors (American Psychiatric Association, ۲۰۱۳). Research has suggested that ۵۰% of adults with autism meet criteria for an anxiety disorder diagnosis (Russell et al., ۲۰۱۳). Despite a call for multidisciplinary insights (White et al., ۲۰۱۸), few studies have included perspectives of practitionersin this field.Method: We conducted interviews with eight practitioners (۶ Clinical Psychologists, ۱ Consultant Clinical Psychologist and ۱ Nurse Practitioner) who work with adults with autism and anxiety on a regular basis.Results: Via thematic analysis, four key themes were identified: ۱. Modifications to psychological therapy ۲. Thinking outside the box ۳. Continued support ۴. Issues with anxiety measures.Conclusion: Modification of standard anxiety interventions are common in practice but the course and nature of these modifications are inconsistent and may depend on practitioner experience. Practitioners may consistently have to think inventively in order to best serve adults with autism and anxiety. Current anxiety measures could be improved in order to accurately gauge anxiety, specific to adults with autism. These findings are discussed in relation to practice and future research.
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Hemin Maleki
Bachelor of Psychology student, Islamic Azad University, Faculty of Humanities, Sanandaj branch,Sanandaj, Iran
Shayan Moradi
Bachelor of Psychology student, Islamic Azad University, Faculty of Humanities, Sanandaj branch,Sanandaj, Iran