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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Family-Centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Very Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Katherine Driscoll, Michael Schonberg, Melanie Farkas Stark, Alice S. Carter, Dina Hirshfeld-Becker

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2020

Abstract

To address the paucity of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) protocols available to treat anxiety in preschoolers with ASD, we piloted a family-centered CBT protocol in a series of 16 children aged 3–7 years with ASD and anxiety disorders and explored its feasibility and efficacy. Children were assessed at baseline, post-treatment (PT), and 4-month follow-up (FU) using diagnostic interviews and parent questionnaires. Fourteen children completed at least 10 sessions (mean 14). At PT, 81% were rated “very much-” or “much-improved” on the CGI-Anxiety. Children displayed significant decreases on clinician- and parent-rated anxiety, and improved family function and coping. Gains were maintained at FU. Parent–child CBT is feasible for young children with ASD plus anxiety that shows potential for similar efficacy as with neurotypical children.

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Titel: Family-Centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety in Very Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Katherine Driscoll
Michael Schonberg
Melanie Farkas Stark
Alice S. Carter
Dina Hirshfeld-Becker
Publicatiedatum: 07-03-2020
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04446-y

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