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Selective Mutism in Children with and without an Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of Sensory Avoidance in Mediating Symptoms of Social Anxiety

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  • Author(s): Ludlow, Amanda K. (ORCID Ludlow, Amanda K. (ORCID 0000-0003-2843-7290); Osborne, Clarissa; Keville, Saskia
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Oct 2023 53(10):3891-3900.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      10
    • Subject Terms:
      Autism Spectrum Disorders; Children; Anxiety; Psychosomatic Disorders; Communication Problems; Sensory Experience; Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10803-022-05674-0
    • ISSN:
      0162-3257
      1573-3432
    • Abstract:
      The present study addressed the different contributors to social anxiety in children with Selective Mutism (SM), with and without co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (SM + ASD). Seventy-five parents completed an online composite questionnaire consisting of the symptoms of SM and ASD, anxiety and sensory measures. The results found the SM + ASD group showed significantly higher levels of social anxiety and sensory avoidance compared to the SM only group. However, a simple mediation model revealed sensory avoidance to be a mediator of this relationship between the diagnosis and social anxiety. Therefore, higher levels of sensory avoidance may help to differentiate social anxiety between the groups and may also be a sign of ASD in children with SM who have and/or are yet to receive an ASD diagnosis.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1392225