Anxiety in autistic children – why rates are so high
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Anxiety in autistic children – why rates are so high
Keren MacLennan, University of Reading
Many aspects of the world can be overwhelming for autistic children, so it is unsurprising that dealing with the challenging impact of anxiety has become a daily struggle for many autistic children and their families. In fact, autistic children are twice as likely to develop anxiety than non-autistic children. Not only this, but around 40% are diagnosed with at least one anxiety disorder, with the mos...
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