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Capriola-Hall, Nicole N.; Brewe, Alexis M.; Golt, Josh; White, Susan W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience increased rates of anxiety and depression which can impact academic success. The Stepped Transition in Education Program for Students with ASD (STEPS) applies cognitive-behavioral principles to help young adults with ASD improve their adjustment to postsecondary education. We aimed to…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Stress Management, Young Adults
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Ireri, Niceta W.; White, Susan W.; Mbwayo, Anne W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Anxiety in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) contributes to their functional impairment. We evaluated a cognitive-behavioral program for anxiety and social deficits in children with ASD in two schools in Nairobi City, Kenya. Parents and teachers of 40 children and adolescents with ASD (5-21 years) participated, randomized by school. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Anxiety
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Maddox, Brenna B.; Miyazaki, Yasuo; White, Susan W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Anxiety interventions involving social skills training and CBT for youth with ASD have shown promise, but few studies have examined the effects on social functioning or the maintenance of treatment gains. This study evaluated change in social skills during a randomized controlled trial of CBT and during the 1-year follow-up for 25 adolescents with…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Anxiety
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Murphy, Suzanne M.; Chowdhury, Uttom; White, Susan W.; Reynolds, Laura; Donald, Louisa; Gahan, Hilary; Iqbal, Zeinab; Kulkarni, Mahesh; Scrivener, Louise; Shaker-Naeeni, Hadi; Press, Dee A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
The use of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) as a treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been explored in a number of trials. Whilst CBT appears superior to no treatment or treatment as usual, few studies have assessed CBT against a control group receiving an alternative therapy. Our randomised controlled…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification
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White, Susan W.; Ollendick, Thomas; Scahill, Lawrence; Oswald, Donald; Albano, Anne Marie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2009
Anxiety is a commonly occurring psychiatric concern in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This pilot study examined the preliminary efficacy of a manual-based intervention targeting anxiety and social competence in four adolescents with high-functioning ASD. Anxiety and social functioning were assessed at baseline, midpoint,…
Descriptors: Autism, Parent Education, Adolescents, Anxiety