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12-07-2016 | S.I. : Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Intolerance of Uncertainty Predicts Anxiety Outcomes Following CBT in Youth with ASD

Auteurs: Amy Keefer, Nicole L. Kreiser, Vini Singh, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, Amie Duncan, Catherine Johnson, Laura Klinger, Allison Meyer, Judy Reaven, Roma A. Vasa

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2017

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Abstract

Modified cognitive–behavioral therapy (MCBT) has been demonstrated to reduce anxiety in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, non-response rates are fairly high. Few studies have investigated factors associated with response. Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a treatment target for anxiety and worry in neurotypical populations and has been linked to anxiety and ASD. We sought to examine whether IU affects outcomes following MCBT in 43 children, ages 8–14 years, with ASD without intellectual disability. Consistent with prior data, there was a significant reduction in parent reported anxiety following MCBT. Higher levels of pre-intervention IU predicted higher anxiety and worry pre- and post-intervention. These findings suggest that targeting IU may improve outcomes following MCBT in youth with ASD and anxiety.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Intolerance of Uncertainty Predicts Anxiety Outcomes Following CBT in Youth with ASD
Auteurs
Amy Keefer
Nicole L. Kreiser
Vini Singh
Audrey Blakeley-Smith
Amie Duncan
Catherine Johnson
Laura Klinger
Allison Meyer
Judy Reaven
Roma A. Vasa
Publicatiedatum
12-07-2016
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2017
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2852-z