Tantam (2000) wrote, "Most people with AS (Sic - Asperger's Disorder) are anxious most of the time, and their behavior may be motivated by the desire to avoid anxiety" (p. 391).
McAfee (2002) wrote, âas a result of the pervasive nature of their deficits, many individuals with AS/High-Functioning Autism (HFA) (Aspergerâs Syndrome/High Functioning Autism â Sic) are under a great deal of stress during most of their waking hours. In light of their struggle to understand even the most elementary social and communication skills, to cope with problems with planning and organizing, and to deal with major difficulties understanding emotions and abstract concepts, it is easy to appreciate why many of these individuals are chronically stressedâ (p. XXXIV).