Publications by authors named "Connor Morrow Kerns"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Connor Morrow Kerns"
- Connor Morrow Kerns' research primarily focuses on the intersection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and mental health, particularly exploring how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma impact individuals with ASD, with an emphasis on socioeconomic factors and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Kerns has investigated the reliability and validity of anxiety assessment tools for children with autism, highlighting the challenges in accurately measuring anxiety due to symptom overlap and the need for appropriate diagnostic measures in non-treatment-seeking youth.
- Through multiple studies, Kerns has established a connection between traumatic childhood events and increased risk of anxiety disorders in children with ASD, calling attention to the importance of addressing these experiences to improve mental health outcomes in this population.
