Correlations Between the Development of Social Anxiety and Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
Jamal Montaser,
Lotanna Umeano,
Hari Priya Pujari
et al.
Abstract:It is well established that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significantly higher rates of social anxiety, given that most autistic individuals experience socio-communication impairments, a deficit in social competence, and their experience in social engagement situations often leads to discomfort in social settings. Literature also finds that individuals on the spectrum are often at a higher risk of developing social anxiety, which is often misinterpreted as social anxiety disorder (SAD) leadin… Show more
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