The aim of this study was to identify sensory subtypes in children on the autism spectrum
using the Short Sensory Profile-2 (SSP-2). Caregivers of children on the autism spectrum …

The complex interaction between anxiety and autism has led to debate about the
presentation of anxiety in individuals on the spectrum and questions about the extent to …

Background Accurate assessment of anxiety symptomatology in autistic children can be
difficult, in part due to a lack of appropriate assessment tools. The newly-developed Anxiety …

Anxiety is now recognized as one of the most common conditions that co‐occur with autism.
While there has been increased research describing the typical and autism‐specific anxiety …

An annual school census is held in the four countries of the UK in which pupils with ASD are
identified. This longitudinal study of the total UK school population compares increases in …

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic (2020) resulted in school closures and changes to school
delivery. The aim of this study was to explore how these changes impacted on children on …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recognizes that meaningful
participation in one's community empowers individuals. Children and adolescents on the …

Anxiety symptomatology is frequently reported in autistic children, and the prevalence of
anxiety disorder is estimated at around 40%. However, most studies have focused upon …

Background When autism is viewed through a deficit lens the strengths, positive attributes
and interests of individuals on the spectrum can be overshadowed. A strengths-based focus …

Although it is recognized that the prevalence of anxiety is elevated in children with autism
spectrum disorder, there has been very limited research exploring such anxiety in school …