Using Q-sort method to explore autistic students' views of the impacts of their anxiety at school.

Many autistic students experience anxiety, but there is little research that explores how anxiety might affect autistic students in the school environment. In this study, 45 autistic students, aged 7 to 17 years, completed an online sorting activity to tell us how anxiety impacts them at school. The students were given 21 statements about possible social and academic effects of anxiety (for example, 'When I'm worried it's hard to start my schoolwork' or 'When I'm worried I talk less to my friends or other students'), and sorted them based on how much they agreed each statement was true for them.

The relationshipbetween anxiety and social outcomes in autistic children and adolescents: A meta-analysis.

Anxiety is one of the most frequently reported co-occurring conditions for autistic children and adolescents. The relationship between anxiety and social outcomes in autistic youth has been the focus of a range of studies, with mixed results. This meta-analysis aimed to identify the strength of the association between anxiety and a frequently researched social outcome (social competence) in autistic young people and whether that association is influenced by individual or research design factors.

Conservatism versus sustainability: recognising the interconnectivity of ALARA and sustainability.

Sustainability in its widest definition covers societal, economic and environmental factors and requires striking a balance between the needs of current and future generations. It is not always recognised that there is a link between sustainability and the work of radiological protection professionals. However, in managing safety and the environment, sustainability is an integral part of the radiological protection professionals' role.

The relationship between social and academic outcomes and anxiety for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum: A systematic review.

Anxiety is the most common co-occurring condition in children on the autism spectrum but the potential impacts of anxiety on social and academic outcomes of children on the autism spectrum have not been systematically examined. In this review, 50 studies were identified that explore the relationship between anxiety and scores on social or academic measures in children on the autism spectrum. Social competence was frequently measured, and the findings of these studies were mixed.

The Impact of Anxiety on the Participation of Children on the Autism Spectrum.

Anxiety is common in children on the autism spectrum, however its impacts are not fully understood. Participation is an important outcome, linked to the health and wellbeing of children. This study examined the relationship between anxiety and participation using parent reports for 131 children on the autism spectrum, aged 6-13 years.

"My cheeks get red and my brain gets scared": A computer assisted interview to explore experiences of anxiety in young children on the autism spectrum.

Background: Anxiety symptoms are common in children on the autism spectrum and may be present at an early age. While a multi-informant approach is considered best practice in the assessment of anxiety, self-reports from young children on the autism spectrum are rarely included.

Aims: The aim of this study was to utilise a computer-assisted interview procedure incorporating visual prompts to elicit the viewpoints of children about their experiences of anxiety.