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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
McNally Keehn, Rebecca H.; Lincoln, Alan J.; Brown, Milton Z.; Chavira, Denise A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate whether a modified version of the Coping Cat program could be effective in reducing anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Twenty-two children (ages 8-14; IQ greater than or equal to 70) with ASD and clinically significant anxiety were randomly assigned to 16 sessions of the Coping…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Coping, Psychological Patterns
McGillivray, J. A.; Evert, H. T. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
We examined the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) delivered in groups on the reduction of symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in young people on the autism spectrum. Utilising a quasi-experimental design, comparisons were made between individuals allocated to a group intervention program and individuals allocated to a…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Group Counseling, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Lickel, Athena; MacLean, William E., Jr.; Blakeley-Smith, Audrey; Hepburn, Susan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
The purpose of this study was to assess the cognitive skills of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) thought to be necessary for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Forty children with ASD and forty age-matched typically developing children between the ages of 7-12 years participated. Groups were comparable with regard to nonverbal IQ,…
Descriptors: Autism, Intelligence Quotient, Cognitive Restructuring, Therapy
Wood, Jeffrey J.; Fujii, Cori; Renno, Patricia; Van Dyke, Marilyn – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
This study compared cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and treatment-as-usual (TAU) in terms of effects on observed social communication-related autism symptom severity during unstructured play time at school for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Thirteen children with ASD (7-11 years old) were randomly assigned to 32 sessions of CBT…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Outcomes of Treatment
Puleo, Connor M.; Kendall, Philip C. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were assessed (Social Responsiveness Scale-Parent (SRS-P); coded in-session behavior) in typically-developing, anxiety-disordered children (N = 50) treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). "Study 1": children with moderate autistic symptomology (per SRS-P) were significantly more likely to improve…
Descriptors: Autism, Anxiety, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Comparative Analysis
Brookman-Frazee, Lauren I.; Taylor, Robin; Garland, Ann F. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
This study describes the characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with disruptive behavior problems served in community-based mental health clinics, characterizes psychotherapy process and outcome, and examines differences between children with ASD and a non-ASD comparison group. Results indicate that children with ASD…
Descriptors: Health Services, Behavior Problems, Autism, Mental Health Programs
Chalfant, Anne Marie; Rapee, Ron; Carroll, Louisa – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2007
A family-based, cognitive behavioural treatment for anxiety in 47 children with comorbid anxiety disorders and High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFA) was evaluated. Treatment involved 12 weekly group sessions and was compared with a waiting list condition. Changes between pre- and post-treatment were examined using clinical interviews as…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Comparative Analysis