[article]
| Titre : |
Examining the psychometric properties of the childhood adversity and social stress questionnaire, self-report (CASSQ-SR) in emerging adults with varied autistic traits |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Charlotte I. STEWARDSON, Auteur ; Kate RHO, Auteur ; Anat ZAIDMAN-ZAIT, Auteur ; Daniela J. PALOMBO, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur |
| Article en page(s) : |
p.202780 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Neurodiversity Autistic traits ADHD traits Trauma Adversity Assessment Emerging adults |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Background Neurodivergent individuals (i.e., those with autistic and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] traits) are at increased risk for stressful experiences (SE) and traumatic stress symptoms (TSS), yet traditional measures may not capture stressors and symptoms particularly relevant to this population. We evaluated the Childhood Adversity and Social Stress Questionnaire–Self Report (CASSQ-SR), a measure designed to assess traditional and autism-nominated SE and associated TSS in a community sample with varying levels of autistic traits (AT). Method 706 participants, aged 18–25 years, completed the CASSQ-SR as well as measures of AT, ADHD traits, and psychological distress. We examined psychometric properties of the CASSQ-SR SE and TSS subscales, frequency, timing, and impact of SE, and associations between AT, ADHD traits, and different SE types. Results The CASSQ-SR SE subscale demonstrated convergent and incremental validity; the TSS subscale demonstrated convergent and discriminant validity, and good fit to a four-factor PTSD model. Participants reported a broad range of SE, including stress arising from incongruities between autistic processing and the environment (e.g., social confusion, sensory distress) and varied forms of social exclusion (e.g., bullying, stigma). Standard adversities (e.g., abuse, neglect) were associated with ADHD traits, autistic incongruity SE linked to AT, and social exclusion SE independently associated with AT and ADHD traits. Conclusions Findings support the validity of the CASSQ-SR in assessing SE and TSS in emerging adults with varying AT levels and underscore the importance of considering different forms of neurodivergence in SE and TSS assessment. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202780 |
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https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579 |
in Research in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202780
[article] Examining the psychometric properties of the childhood adversity and social stress questionnaire, self-report (CASSQ-SR) in emerging adults with varied autistic traits [texte imprimé] / Charlotte I. STEWARDSON, Auteur ; Kate RHO, Auteur ; Anat ZAIDMAN-ZAIT, Auteur ; Daniela J. PALOMBO, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur . - p.202780. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Research in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202780
| Mots-clés : |
Neurodiversity Autistic traits ADHD traits Trauma Adversity Assessment Emerging adults |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Background Neurodivergent individuals (i.e., those with autistic and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] traits) are at increased risk for stressful experiences (SE) and traumatic stress symptoms (TSS), yet traditional measures may not capture stressors and symptoms particularly relevant to this population. We evaluated the Childhood Adversity and Social Stress Questionnaire–Self Report (CASSQ-SR), a measure designed to assess traditional and autism-nominated SE and associated TSS in a community sample with varying levels of autistic traits (AT). Method 706 participants, aged 18–25 years, completed the CASSQ-SR as well as measures of AT, ADHD traits, and psychological distress. We examined psychometric properties of the CASSQ-SR SE and TSS subscales, frequency, timing, and impact of SE, and associations between AT, ADHD traits, and different SE types. Results The CASSQ-SR SE subscale demonstrated convergent and incremental validity; the TSS subscale demonstrated convergent and discriminant validity, and good fit to a four-factor PTSD model. Participants reported a broad range of SE, including stress arising from incongruities between autistic processing and the environment (e.g., social confusion, sensory distress) and varied forms of social exclusion (e.g., bullying, stigma). Standard adversities (e.g., abuse, neglect) were associated with ADHD traits, autistic incongruity SE linked to AT, and social exclusion SE independently associated with AT and ADHD traits. Conclusions Findings support the validity of the CASSQ-SR in assessing SE and TSS in emerging adults with varying AT levels and underscore the importance of considering different forms of neurodivergence in SE and TSS assessment. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202780 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579 |
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Examining the psychometric properties of the childhood adversity and social stress questionnaire, self-report (CASSQ-SR) in emerging adults with varied autistic traits in Research in Autism, 130 (February 2026)
