Brief Report: The Impact of Sensory Hypersensitivity and Intolerance of Uncertainty on Anxiety in Williams Syndrome
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Mirko Uljarević, Izelle Labuschagne, Rebecca Bobin, Anna Atkinson and Darren R. Hocking. (2018). Brief Report: The Impact of Sensory Hypersensitivity and Intolerance of Uncertainty on Anxiety in Williams Syndrome. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 48(11), pp. 3958-3964. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3631-9
Authors | Mirko Uljarević, Izelle Labuschagne, Rebecca Bobin, Anna Atkinson and Darren R. Hocking |
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Abstract | This study explored the interrelationship between intolerance of uncertainty, sensory hyper-sensitivity and anxiety in Williams syndrome (WS). Thirty-two parents or guardians of individuals with WS (Mage = 24.76 years, SD = 7.55) were included. Associations between anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, sensory hyper-sensitivity, and ASD symptoms were assessed. Linear regression analysis revealed that intolerance of uncertainty and sensory hyper-sensitivity were unique independent predictors of anxiety, while social communication score was not. There was evidence of a mediating effect of sensory hyper-sensitivity on the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety. These findings bear strong resemblance to the pattern seen in ASD and emphasize the need for development of anxiety interventions that attempt to reduce negative beliefs about unpredictable situations in WS. |
Keywords | Williams syndrome; Anxiety; Autism spectrum disorder; intolerance of uncertainty; sensory hyper-sensitivity |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Journal citation | 48 (11), pp. 3958-3964 |
Publisher | Springer New York LLC |
ISSN | 0162-3257 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3631-9 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85048496261 |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
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Deposited | 10 May 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8vzyq/brief-report-the-impact-of-sensory-hypersensitivity-and-intolerance-of-uncertainty-on-anxiety-in-williams-syndrome
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