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Understanding the Relationship Between Social Anxiety and Bullying Against Others in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Center:

CA-Tarjan Center UCLA, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Elizabeth Laugeson
[email protected]
310-267-3370

Product Description:

This study examined the relationship between social anxiety and bullying behaviors in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presenting for social skills treatment through the UCLA PEERS Clinic. Results suggest that parents reporting higher social anxiety in their adolescents also report higher instances of bullying others. Additionally, results reveal that parents who report higher fear of negative evaluation by peers in their adolescents also report higher instances of bullying others.

Keyword(s):

Autism, Social anxiety, Adolescents, Individuals with disabilities, Social skills

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting)

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A