Why do children with autism sometimes exhibit higher levels of anxiety than other children?
Many children with autism frequently appear upset or on the verge of becoming upset. This could be the result of interacting with an environment that is unpredictable and/or overwhelming to the child. Often, children with autism have difficulty recognizing and understanding the expectations that others have of them, as well as what is happening in the immediate environment. As a result, these children frequently display anxiety as a response to this environmental uncertainty.
