Elimination Disorders and their relationship to anxiety disorders in mentally disabled children with autism

Abstract

The current research aims to identify the patterns of Elimination Disorders and their relationship to anxiety disorders in a sample of mentally handicapped children with autism spectrum disorder, numbering (70) of them (43 males, 27 females), ranging in age from (5-9 years) with an average age of (5.89). And a standard deviation of (1.22), from Israr Association and Ayyad Najd Center in Arar, Northern Borders Region. The study relied on the descriptive correlative approach. The results of the research have revealed the prevalence of some patterns of Elimination Disorders and anxiety disorders in children in the research sample, and there is a correlation between patterns of Elimination Disorders and anxiety disorders resulting from them in children with autism spectrum disorder who are mentally handicapped, as well as the contribution of Elimination Disorders(Enuresis- Encopresis- dysury- dysuria) in predicting anxiety disorders (specific phobia, panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder) in mentally disabled children with autism spectrum disorder.