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Overlap in Parent Ratings of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attachment Disorder Symptoms
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Swansea University Author:
Phil Reed
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DOI (Published version): 10.1007/s10882-025-10015-x
Abstract
The current study explored overlaps and differences between parent reports of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attachment Disorder (AD), and examined profiles of children fulfilling criteria for ASD and AD in terms of behaviour problems and attachment styles. 155 parents whose children had a devel...
Published in: | Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities |
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ISSN: | 1056-263X 1573-3580 |
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
2025
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URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa69202 |
Abstract: |
The current study explored overlaps and differences between parent reports of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attachment Disorder (AD), and examined profiles of children fulfilling criteria for ASD and AD in terms of behaviour problems and attachment styles. 155 parents whose children had a developmental delay/disorder completed the Social Communication Questionnaire, Randolph Attachment Questionnaire, and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire about their children. There was a large overlap in the reported diagnoses and classifications of ASD and AD. Peer problems predicted a reported ASD diagnosis, and conduct problems predicted a reported AD diagnosis. Attachment styles differentiated the diagnosis, with those with ASD showing more ambivalent, and those with AD more avoidant and anxious attachment styles. The current parent reports produced findings similar to those from previous studies using professional ratings, although caution is needed about generalisation given the sample characteristics. The results suggest some fruitful avenues for future studies that could help further differentiate between similar presentations. |
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Keywords: |
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Attachment Disorder; Behavioural problems; Attachment styles; Co-morbidity |
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |
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Swansea University |