Social anxiety in autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review

• Published in: Research in autism spectrum disorders Vol. 52; pp. 51 - 68
• Main Authors: Spain, Debbie, Sin, Jacqueline, Linder, Kai B., McMahon, Johanna, Happé, Francesca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2018
• Subjects: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD); Social anxiety (SA); Social motivation; Social phobia; Social skills; Systematic review; Autism spectrum disorders (ASD); Systematic review; Social motivation; Social skills; Social anxiety (SA); Social phobia

•Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and social anxiety (SA) commonly co-occur.•Twenty-four studies have examined associations between ASD and SA symptoms.•SA, in ASD, is associated with poorer social skills, competence and social motivation.•Self-rated SA and ASD symptoms are positively correlated; pare...