'Too withdrawn' or 'too friendly': considering social vulnerability in two neuro-developmental disorders

A. Jawaid; D. M. Riby; J. Owens; S. W. White; T. Tarar; P. E. Schulz

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01452.x

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'Too withdrawn' or 'too friendly': considering social vulnerability in two neuro-developmental disorders

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'Too withdrawn' or 'too friendly': considering social vulnerability in two neuro-developmental disorders

A. Jawaid, D. M. Riby, J. Owens, S. W. White, T. Tarar and P. E. Schulz

Journal of intellectual disability research, Vol.56(4), pp.335-350

04/2012

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01452.x

PMID: 21801261

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Abstract

In some neuro-developmental disorders, the combined effect of intellectual disability and atypicalities of social cognition may put individuals at increased vulnerability in their social environment. The neuro-developmental disorders Williams syndrome, characterised by hypersociability, and autism spectrum disorders, characterised by social withdrawal, are at two extremes of atypical social functioning in humans. In this article, we use Williams syndrome and autism spectrum disorders as exemplars to demonstrate how atypicalities of social cognition may contribute to social vulnerability in these populations. The lives of individuals with both these disorders are marred by an increased risk of social isolation, bullying, unsteady relationships, employment difficulties and abuse. While different behavioural interventions have been tried to improve social functioning in these populations, there has been great variability in their success. Finally, we discuss different issues regarding social independence of these individuals; including employment, safety and decision making.

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Title: Subtitle: 'Too withdrawn' or 'too friendly': considering social vulnerability in two neuro-developmental disorders
Creators: A. Jawaid - University of Zurich
D. M. Riby - Newcastle University
J. Owens - University of Iowa, Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
S. W. White - Virginia Tech
T. Tarar - Columbia University
P. E. Schulz - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of intellectual disability research, Vol.56(4), pp.335-350
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01452.x
PMID: 21801261
NLM abbreviation: J Intellect Disabil Res
ISSN: 0964-2633
eISSN: 1365-2788
Publisher: Wiley
Number of pages: 16
Language: English
Date published: 04/2012
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Neurology (Pediatrics)
Record Identifier: 9984701555402771

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