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Special Education Teachers' Perceptions of Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in the Classroom for Adolescent Autistic Students with Anxiety
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Aposhian, Kasey – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with comorbid disorders like anxiety. However, special education teachers may lack the training to implement specific interventions in the classroom setting for adolescents with ASD and anxiety. This qualitative action research study was conducted to examine how special education…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education Teachers, Intervention
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disordered Youth: A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Child and Family Modalities
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Kendall, Philip C.; Hudson, Jennifer L.; Gosch, Elizabeth; Flannery-Schroeder, Ellen; Suveg, Cynthia – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
This randomized clinical trial compared the relative efficacy of individual (child) cognitive-behavioral therapy (ICBT), family cognitive-behavioral therapy (FCBT), and a family-based education/support/attention (FESA) active control for treating anxiety disordered youth ages 7-14 years (M = 10.27). Youth (N = 161; 44% female; 85% Caucasian, 9%…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Children, Therapy
An Open Trial of an Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Roemer, Lizabeth; Orsillo, Susan M. – Behavior Therapy, 2007
Research suggests that experiential avoidance may play an important role in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; see Roemer, L., & Orsillo, S.M. (2002). "Expanding our conceptualization of and treatment for generalized anxiety disorder: Integrating mindfulness/acceptance-based approaches with existing cognitive-behavioral models." "Clinical…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Behavior Modification, Therapy, Depression (Psychology)
An Investigation into the Relationship between Anxiety and Stuttering.
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Craig, Ashley – Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 1990
In this study, 102 adult stutterers were assessed on state and trait anxiety before, and on trait anxiety after, intensive behavioral treatment. Results showed that persons who stutter have significantly higher levels of fear (trait anxiety) in a demanding speech situation and also higher levels of chronic anxiety (trait anxiety) than matched…
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Emotional Problems
Evidence-Based Psychosocial Treatments for Phobic and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
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Silverman, Wendy K.; Pina, Armando A.; Viswesvaran, Chockalingam – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2008
The article reviews psychosocial treatments for phobic and anxiety disorders in youth. Using criteria from Nathan and Gorman (2002), 32 studies are evaluated along a continuum of methodological rigor. In addition, the treatments evaluated in each of the 32 studies are classified according to Chambless et al.'s (1996) and Chambless and Hollon's…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Behavior Modification, Criteria, Parent Child Relationship
Dealing with Fear and Anxiety in the School Setting: Behavioral Approaches to Treatment.
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Morris, Richard J.; Kratochwill, Thomas R. – Special Services in the Schools, 1987
This literature review focuses on behavioral intervention strategies for the reduction of school-related fears and anxieties. Major behavior therapy procedures are discussed: systematic desensitization and its variations, modeling, self-control, and cognitive behavioral approaches. General research trends in fear and anxiety reduction are also…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Desensitization