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Peer Relationships in Children with Williams Syndrome: Parent and Teacher Insights

Gillooly, A.E.; Riby, D.M.; Durkin, K.; Rhodes, S.M.

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Authors

A.E. Gillooly

K. Durkin

S.M. Rhodes



Abstract

Although children with Williams syndrome (WS) are reported to show a strong motivation towards social interaction, evidence suggests many experience difficulties with peer relations. Less is known regarding the characteristics of such difficulties. Parents and teachers of 21 children with WS (7- to 16 years) completed questionnaires measuring aspects of social functioning and peer interactions. Parents and teachers reported that children with WS demonstrated significantly greater peer problems than population norms, including difficulties sustaining friendships and increased social exclusion. More substantial social functioning difficulties were associated with greater peer relation problems. The study provides multi-informant evidence of peer relationship difficulties in children with WS that require further consideration within the broader WS social phenotype.

Citation

Gillooly, A., Riby, D., Durkin, K., & Rhodes, S. (2021). Peer Relationships in Children with Williams Syndrome: Parent and Teacher Insights. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51(1), 169-178. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04503-6

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 8, 2020
Online Publication Date May 12, 2020
Publication Date 2021-01
Deposit Date Apr 8, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Print ISSN 0162-3257
Electronic ISSN 1573-3432
Publisher Springer
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 51
Issue 1
Pages 169-178
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04503-6

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