Pathways to Anxiety and Depression in Autistic Adolescents and Adults

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Models for investigation of interactions between transdiagnostic factors (IU, arousal, and sensory sensitivity) and insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Model 1: insomnia is associated directly with anxiety and depression, while anxiety also partially mediates the relationship between insomnia and depression. Model 2: anxiety mediates the relationships between insomnia and depression. Model 3: anxiety is associated directly with insomnia and depression, while insomnia also partially mediates the relationship between anxiety and depression. Model 4: insomnia mediates the relationship between anxiety and depression.