Autonomic dysfunction in autism: The roles of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Autism
; 25(3): 744-752, 2021 04.
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LAY ABSTRACT: The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for the functioning of the heart, bladder, pupils and several other bodily functions. Therefore, when the ANS functions abnormally, individuals can experience a number of physical symptoms, including dizziness, abnormal sweating and digestive difficulties. Currently, it is unclear if autistic adults experience ANS dysfunction. Therefore, in this study, we investigated whether autistic adults report more ANS-related physical symptoms, indicating greater ANS dysfunction, and whether this may be related to autism, or rather anxiety, depression, or stress. The findings suggest that ANS dysfunction, where found in autism, is due to co-occurring stress and anxiety. We therefore propose that treating stress and anxiety may be an effective way to ameliorate ANS-related health problems in autistic adults.
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Assunto principal:
Transtorno Autístico
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista
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Adult
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Humans
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En
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Autism
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2021
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Article